For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,666 students in Hertford County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hertford County, NC are Bearfield Primary, Hertford County Middle School and Ahoskie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hertford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hertford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Hertford County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Hwy 11n
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
236 Us 158 Business
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hertford County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hertford County, NC include Bearfield Primary, Hertford County Middle School and Ahoskie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hertford County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hertford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County?
Hertford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hertford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hertford County include: Ahoskie Elementary School vs. Bearfield Primary, Bearfield Primary vs. Ahoskie Elementary School, Ahoskie Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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