Total enrollment
2,367
-562 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
Hertford County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Hertford County number 7, teaching approximately 2,367 North Carolina students against a population of 19,908. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Hertford County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
10%
was 13%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
77%
was 78%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,367
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,537
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.7%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
3
1,133 students
Middle
1
489 students
High
3
745 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hertford County Schools
2,367 students · 1 district in Hertford County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hertford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Hertford County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Hertford Co Early College· 85.2%
- CS Brown High - STEM Program· 60.6%
- Bearfield Primary· 43.6%
- Ahoskie Elementary· 31.9%
- Riverview Elementary· 31.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Hertford County High· 27.6%
- Hertford County Middle· 29.3%
- Riverview Elementary· 31.3%
- Ahoskie Elementary· 31.9%
- Bearfield Primary· 43.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearfield Primary | Ahoskie | Elementary | PK-03 | 543 | · |
| Hertford County Middle | Murfreesboro | Middle | 06-08 | 489 | · |
| Hertford County High | Ahoskie | High | 09-12 | 447 | · |
| Riverview Elementary | Murfreesboro | Elementary | PK-05 | 372 | · |
| Ahoskie Elementary | Ahoskie | Elementary | 04-05 | 218 | · |
| Hertford Co Early College | Ahoskie | High | 09-13 | 198 | · |
| CS Brown High - STEM Program | Winton | High | 09-12 | 100 | · |
Cities in Hertford County
About Hertford County
In North Carolina, Hertford County is a compact county of about 19,908 residents. 7 public schools across the county hosts about 2,367 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $45,537, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 28% meaningfully below the North Carolina median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Hertford County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,133 students), 1 middle school (489), and 3 high schools (745).
The largest single district in Hertford County is Hertford County Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,367 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,367 students, decreased 19% from the 2,929 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 13% to 10% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Hertford County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data