For the 2025-26 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Hertford County (2025-26)
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 55% (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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