Total enrollment
1,786
+175 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Perquimans County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Perquimans County's school count of 4 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 1,786 students inside North Carolina, around 13% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Perquimans County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Perquimans County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.3% | #48 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,786 | #89 of 98 | #2,325 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #97 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #28 of 98 | #1,776 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.3% | #6 of 98 | #76 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.6% | #66 of 94 | #1,116 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
13,244
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,786
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,917
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.3%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
2
843 students
Middle
1
387 students
High
1
556 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Perquimans County Schools
1,786 students · 1 district in Perquimans County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Perquimans 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+
21.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
51
18.4% under 18
Test scores in Perquimans County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Perquimans County High· 53.1%
- Hertford Grammar· 53.0%
- Perquimans County Middle· 52.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perquimans County High | Hertford | High | 09-12 | 556 | · |
| Perquimans Central | Winfall | Elementary | PK-02 | 423 | · |
| Hertford Grammar | Hertford | Elementary | 03-05 | 420 | · |
| Perquimans County Middle | Winfall | Middle | 06-08 | 387 | · |
Cities in Perquimans County
About Perquimans County
Across the small North Carolina county of Perquimans County of about 13,244 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,786 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,917, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% higher than the North Carolina median.
For a sense of the school types, Perquimans County consists of 2 elementary schools (843 students), 1 middle school (387), and 1 high school (556).
Perquimans County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,786 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,786 students, expanded 11% from the 1,611 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Perquimans County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data