Perquimans County Schools

The Perquimans County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the district faces some challenges, such as lower math proficiency at the high school level, it also boasts standout performers like Hertford Grammar, an elementary school with consistently high academic achievement, particularly in science.

Hertford Grammar stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 30% of North Carolina elementary schools and demonstrating exceptional science proficiency, with 91.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average. Meanwhile, Perquimans County Middle has maintained a solid 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, with strong 8th grade science proficiency of 88.2%, also above the state average.

However, the district faces some challenges, particularly at the high school level. Perquimans County High lags behind state averages in Math I and Math III proficiency, indicating a potential area for improvement. Additionally, the district as a whole has relatively high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.7% at the high school to 66.2% at Hertford Grammar, suggesting a need for targeted support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.