For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 775 students in Hertford County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hertford County, NC are Hertford Co Early College, Charter School Brown High - Stem Program and Hertford County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hertford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hertford County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charter School Brown High - Stem Program, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hertford County (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.
Charter School Brown High - Stem Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Csb Dr
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
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 high schools in Hertford County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hertford County, NC include Hertford Co Early College, Charter School Brown High - Stem Program and Hertford County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hertford County?
3 public high schools are located in Hertford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County?
Hertford County public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hertford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hertford County include: Charter School Brown High - Stem Program vs. Hertford Co Early College, Hertford Co Early College vs. Charter School Brown High - Stem Program
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