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Perquimans County

North Carolina · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,665 students, in a county of 13,244 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,665
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,917
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.0%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Perquimans County Schools
1,665 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
White
71%
Hispanic
3%
Black
21%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
23%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Perquimans County HighHertfordHigh09-12518·
Perquimans CentralWinfallElementaryPK-02391·
Hertford GrammarHertfordElementary03-05390·
Perquimans County MiddleWinfallMiddle06-08366·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Perquimans County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Perquimans County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 1,665.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Perquimans County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Perquimans County?
Perquimans County Schools is the largest school district in Perquimans County, serving approximately 1,665 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Perquimans County?
Perquimans County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 13,244, with a median age of 51. About 18.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Perquimans County?
Median household income in Perquimans County is $67,917, above the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Perquimans County?
Approximately 21.7% of adults 25 and older in Perquimans County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Perquimans County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.0% of students in Perquimans County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perquimans County schools?
Across Perquimans County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Perquimans County?
Perquimans County residents are approximately 71% White, 3% Hispanic, 21% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Perquimans County is owner-occupied?
Perquimans County has about 6,967 housing units, of which roughly 76.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data