For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,406 students in Ahoskie, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 515 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Ahoskie, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ahoskie, NC are Hertford Co Early College, Bearfield Primary and Ahoskie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ahoskie, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Ahoskie have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ahoskie, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hertford Co Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-7788
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-7788
Gr: 9-13 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Bearfield Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hertford Co High School Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-6140
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-6140
Gr: PK-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Ahoskie Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1206 W. First Street
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 301-5060
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 301-5060
Gr: 4-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hertford County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W First St
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-4096
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 332-4096
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ahoskie, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Ahoskie, NC include Hertford Co Early College, Bearfield Primary and Ahoskie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ahoskie?
4 public schools are located in Ahoskie.
What percentage of students in Ahoskie go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Ahoskie are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ahoskie?
Ahoskie public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ahoskie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ahoskie include: Ahoskie Elementary School vs. Bearfield Primary, Bearfield Primary vs. Ahoskie Elementary School
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