Bertie High

Summary:

Bertie High is a public high school located in Windsor, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 442. The school is part of the Bertie County Schools district, which is ranked 144 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bertie High faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 86.88% African American, consistently low academic performance with proficiency rates well below state and district averages, and an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Princeton High, Eastern Wayne High, and Spring Creek High generally perform better academically, with more diverse student populations and lower free/reduced lunch rates. However, some of these schools also serve economically disadvantaged communities, highlighting the significant impact of socioeconomic factors on academic outcomes.

One notable exception is Wayne Early/Middle College High, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina and outperforms the state and district averages on end-of-course exams. This suggests that targeted interventions and a specialized academic focus can help overcome the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. Addressing the persistent low performance and racial disparities at Bertie High will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 716 US Hwy 13 North
       Windsor, NC  27983-9803


(252) 794-3034

District: Bertie County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
519th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,631 Help


Feeder schools for Bertie High:

Elementary:    Aulander Elementary
    Colerain Elementary
    West Bertie Elementary
    Windsor Elementary
Middle:    Bertie Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.9%
White:
8.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bertie High ranks worse than 81.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.9%), White (8.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bertie High is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bertie High is $14,631.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bertie High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertie High 519th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Bertie High in the ranking list.)

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Bertie County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertie County Schools 144th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bertie High

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Rank History for all students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.58 383rd 431 11.1%
2007 16.68 399th 453 11.9%
2008 22.61 397th 477 16.8%
2009 11.89 438th 490 10.6%
2010 31.64 394th 499 21.0%
2011 38.40 372nd 506 26.5%
2012 4.97 460th 502 8.4%
2013 8.75 459th 505 9.1%
2014 2.32 448th 451 0.7%
2015 7.00 471st 531 11.3%
2016 7.07 452nd 507 10.8%
2017 4.23 448th 476 5.9%
2018 4.48 441st 469 6.0%
2019 8.38 470th 514 8.6%
2021 15.20 510th 594 14.1%
2022 10.15 574th 621 7.6%
2023 12.84 552nd 626 11.8%
2024 19.60 519th 640 18.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.63 344th 349 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.33 405th 424 4.5%
2019 19.34 377th 446 15.5%
2021 22.29 345th 432 20.1%
2022 20.12 470th 544 13.6%
2023 18.13 517th 597 13.4%
2024 24.58 469th 613 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.24 439th 449 2.2%
2019 5.68 462nd 475 2.7%
2021 10.77 438th 475 7.8%
2022 7.05 573rd 594 3.5%
2023 18.87 495th 588 15.8%
2024 16.16 522nd 602 13.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.50 346th 349 0.9%
2019 24.22 301st 364 17.3%
2021 34.89 211th 334 36.8%
2022 17.27 319th 330 3.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.04 446th 463 3.7%
2019 9.25 456th 488 6.6%
2021 11.09 448th 481 6.9%
2022 17.58 499th 585 14.7%
2023 9.43 561st 602 6.8%
2024 21.90 485th 607 20.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.05 341st 359 5.0%
2019 18.38 329th 369 10.8%
2021 22.35 304th 364 16.5%
2022 23.37 352nd 430 18.1%
2023 25.29 337th 434 22.4%
2024 31.30 295th 437 32.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bertie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.83 415th 427 2.8%
2019 15.78 395th 444 11.0%
2022 5.23 522nd 534 2.2%
2023 17.43 475th 537 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bertie High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 885 0 0 1 n/a n/a 29 1216
1989 301 945 0 0 2 n/a n/a 27 1275
1990 315 957 0 0 3 n/a n/a -2 1273
1991 287 928 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1217
1992 280 925 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1209
1993 278 901 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1182
1994 272 883 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1159
1995 282 889 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1176
1996 282 889 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1176
1997 253 895 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1151
1998 222 929 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1155
1999 215 906 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
2000 200 909 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2001 183 899 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1088
2002 167 861 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 1037
2003 167 861 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 1037
2004 160 878 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1052
2005 166 883 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1062
2006 150 868 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
2007 131 822 4 2 2 n/a n/a 5 966
2008 105 682 1 1 2 n/a n/a 5 796
2009 90 658 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 753
2010 68 627 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2011 41 553 1 4 3 0 1 0 603
2012 39 528 0 3 2 0 1 0 573
2013 38 496 0 5 3 0 4 0 546
2014 47 410 0 5 3 0 8 0 473
2015 45 428 0 6 3 0 3 0 485
2016 49 436 0 9 2 0 4 0 500
2017 41 415 1 3 1 0 7 0 468
2018 62 496 1 5 0 0 5 0 569
2019 52 455 0 7 0 0 8 0 522
2020 34 386 0 11 1 0 10 0 442
2021 35 394 0 7 0 0 7 0 443
2022 40 375 0 7 0 0 15 0 437
2023 36 384 0 6 0 0 16 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bertie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1216 77.0 15.7 50.7
1989 1275 77.0 16.5 66
1990 1273 88.0 14.4 66.5
1991 1217 88.0 13.8 69.5
1992 1209 88.0 13.7 37.7
1993 1182 77.0 15.4 55.6
1994 1159 79.0 14.7 50.2
1995 1176 73.0 16.1 46.1
1996 1176 73.0 16.1 46.1
1997 1151 72.0 16.0 50.3
1998 1155 81.0 14.3 50.4
1999 1123 81.0 13.9 67.9
2000 1110 81.0 13.7 73.3
2001 1088 81.0 13.4 n/a
2002 1037 81.0 12.8 74.6
2003 1037 81.0 12.8 74.6
2004 1052 81.0 13.0 83.3
2005 1062 81.0 13.1 78.1
2006 1028 81.0 12.7 n/a
2007 966 64.4 15.0 70.2
2008 796 65.0 12.2 n/a
2009 753 59.8 12.6 n/a
2010 704 54.2 12.9 76.1
2011 603 48.1 12.5 80.9
2012 573 47.3 12.0 86.7
2013 546 39.0 14.0 87.5
2014 473 39.0 12.1 87.9
2015 485 38.0 12.7 98.8
2016 500 38.0 13.1 99.2
2017 468 33.6 13.9 97.2
2018 569 37.0 15.3 99.5
2019 522 39.4 13.2 99
2020 442 33.8 13.0 99.3
2021 443 34.7 12.7 99.3
2022 437 31.0 14.0 99.3
2023 442 29.5 14.9 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bertie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1216 77.0 15.7 50.7
1989 1275 77.0 16.5 66
1990 1273 88.0 14.4 66.5
1991 1217 88.0 13.8 69.5
1992 1209 88.0 13.7 37.7
1993 1182 77.0 15.4 55.6
1994 1159 79.0 14.7 50.2
1995 1176 73.0 16.1 46.1
1996 1176 73.0 16.1 46.1
1997 1151 72.0 16.0 50.3
1998 1155 81.0 14.3 50.4
1999 1123 81.0 13.9 67.9
2000 1110 81.0 13.7 73.3
2001 1088 81.0 13.4 n/a
2002 1037 81.0 12.8 74.6
2003 1037 81.0 12.8 74.6
2004 1052 81.0 13.0 83.3
2005 1062 81.0 13.1 78.1
2006 1028 81.0 12.7 n/a
2007 966 64.4 15.0 70.2
2008 796 65.0 12.2 n/a
2009 753 59.8 12.6 n/a
2010 704 54.2 12.9 76.1
2011 603 48.1 12.5 80.9
2012 573 47.3 12.0 86.7
2013 546 39.0 14.0 87.5
2014 473 39.0 12.1 87.9
2015 485 38.0 12.7 98.8
2016 500 38.0 13.1 99.2
2017 468 33.6 13.9 97.2
2018 569 37.0 15.3 99.5
2019 522 39.4 13.2 99
2020 442 33.8 13.0 99.3
2021 443 34.7 12.7 99.3
2022 437 31.0 14.0 99.3
2023 442 29.5 14.9 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bertie High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,772 (18.9%) $11,859 (81.1%) $14,631

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bertie High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 470th of 514 High schoolsRanks 552nd of 626 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Bertie High)23.325.5
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (Bertie County Schools)41.436.1
 5.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Bertie High)34.336.2
 1.9%
   End of Course English II (Bertie County Schools)48.646.5
 2.1%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Bertie High)17.416.3
 1.1%
   End of Course Math I (Bertie County Schools)30.731.7
 1%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Bertie High)6.831.4
 24.6%
   End of Course Math III (Bertie County Schools)18.341.1
 22.8%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students522442
 15.3%
African American455384
 15.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5236
 30.8%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%99.3%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bertie High

Bertie High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aulander Elementary
Elementary : Colerain Elementary
Elementary : West Bertie Elementary
Elementary : Windsor Elementary
Middle : Bertie Middle

Bertie High ranks in the bottom 18.9% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Bertie High.

Students at Bertie High are 87% African American, 8% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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