Bertie County Schools

The Bertie County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 144 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the district faces significant challenges, a few schools stand out. Bertie Early College High ranks 83 out of 640 high schools in North Carolina and is rated 4 stars, with significantly higher test scores compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Bertie High is among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, ranking 519 out of 640. This suggests a lack of consistency in educational quality across the district. Additionally, West Bertie Elementary stands out with some of the highest test scores in the district, despite being rated only 2 stars.

The district faces several key challenges, including extremely high free/reduced lunch rates (96.88% to 99.32%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the district consistently underperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with large gaps in proficiency rates. The high spending per student and low performance suggest the district may not be effectively allocating resources to support student learning. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving outcomes in the Bertie County Schools district.