Hertford County Schools & Education
Hertford County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,996
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#47
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hertford County
Measured School Summary
Hertford County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,996 per pupil, Hertford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hertford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #47 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,996
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hertford County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hertford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Hertford County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#47
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Hertford County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,486 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hertford County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hertford County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hertford County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concentrated and Focused School System
Hertford County maintains 7 public schools serving a close-knit student body of 2,486. The system is streamlined, consisting of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools, all managed by a single district.
Academic Outcomes on Par with National Data
Hertford County's 87.0% graduation rate matches the national average exactly. The county also invests $6,996 per pupil, which is slightly above the North Carolina state average of $6,969.
Unified District Management
Hertford County Schools is the sole provider for the region, ensuring consistent standards across all 7 facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all public resources on the main district schools.
Small-Town and Rural School Settings
Schools in Hertford are exclusively rural or town-based, creating a small-town atmosphere for students. The average school size is just 355 students, with Hertford County High being the largest at 573 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Hertford County
Reported Enrollment
2,486
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hertford County
Hertford County Schools
7 Public Schools in Hertford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford County High | Record | Hertford County Schools | Ahoskie, 27910Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 573 |
| Bearfield Primary | Record | Hertford County Schools | Ahoskie, 27910Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 560 |
| Hertford County Middle | Record | Hertford County Schools | Murfreesboro, 27855Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 536 |
| Riverview Elementary | Record | Hertford County Schools | Murfreesboro, 27855Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 344 |
| Ahoskie Elementary | Record | Hertford County Schools | Ahoskie, 27910Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 228 |
| Hertford Co Early College | Record | Hertford County Schools | Ahoskie, 27910Rural: Fringe | 9–UG | High | 172 |
| CS Brown High - STEM Program | Record | Hertford County Schools | Winton, 27986Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 73 |
Hertford County Middle
Hertford County Schools
Murfreesboro, 27855 / Rural: Fringe
Riverview Elementary
Hertford County Schools
Murfreesboro, 27855 / Rural: Fringe
Hertford Co Early College
Hertford County Schools
Ahoskie, 27910 / Rural: Fringe
CS Brown High - STEM Program
Hertford County Schools
Winton, 27986 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,996
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Hertford County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hertford County, North Carolina?
Hertford County maintains 7 public schools serving a close-knit student body of 2,486. The system is streamlined, consisting of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools, all managed by a single district.
How do schools in Hertford County perform academically?
Hertford County's 87.0% graduation rate matches the national average exactly. The county also invests $6,996 per pupil, which is slightly above the North Carolina state average of $6,969.
What are the major school districts in Hertford County, North Carolina?
Hertford County Schools is the sole provider for the region, ensuring consistent standards across all 7 facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all public resources on the main district schools.
What is the school experience like in Hertford County?
Schools in Hertford are exclusively rural or town-based, creating a small-town atmosphere for students. The average school size is just 355 students, with Hertford County High being the largest at 573 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.