Is Hertford County High a good school?

Hertford County High ranks in the bottom 16.7% of North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Hertford County High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Hertford County High.

What is the racial makeup of Hertford County High?

Students at Hertford County High are 87% African American, 6% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Hertford County High

Summary:

Hertford County High is a public high school located in Ahoskie, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 573. The school is part of the Hertford County Schools district, which is ranked 152 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hertford County High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a ranking between 533-589 out of 640 schools in the state for the past several years. Its performance on end-of-course (EOC) exams is also significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.6% to 45% across different subject areas and years. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 50 to 100 high schools in the state for female, male, African American, and low socioeconomic status students. Its ranking for special education and disabled students is even more alarming, placing it in the bottom 10-20 high schools in North Carolina.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, Hertford County High stands out as the lowest-performing. Both Cs Brown High - STEM Program and Hertford County Early College, which are within the same district, significantly outperform Hertford County High on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates on EOC exams and higher statewide rankings. This stark contrast in performance highlights the potential for improvement at Hertford County High, and identifying and implementing effective strategies to support the academic growth of all student subgroups, particularly those with the greatest needs, could be a crucial step in improving the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1500 W First St
Ahoskie, NC 27910-1326

(252) 332-4096

District: Hertford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
533^rd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,418

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.5%

White:

6.2%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hertford County High ranks worse than 83.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Hertford County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Hertford County High has the largest high school student body size in the Hertford County Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (86.5%), White (6.2%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hertford County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hertford County High is 15.3. 1 high schools in the Hertford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hertford County High employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hertford County High is $12,418. 1 high schools in the Hertford County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hertford County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hertford County High 533^rd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Hertford County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hertford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hertford County Schools 152^nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	13.41	391^st	431	9.3%
2007	19.10	386^th	453	14.8%
2008	27.46	387^th	477	18.9%
2009	23.26	406^th	490	17.1%
2010	49.33	287^th	499	42.5%
2011	54.01	251^st	506	50.4%
2012	39.16	318^th	502	36.7%
2013	14.29	419^th	505	17.0%
2014	18.12	361^st	451	20.0%
2015	16.29	428^th	531	19.4%
2016	24.49	351^st	507	30.8%
2017	21.16	368^th	476	22.7%
2018	17.39	384^th	469	18.1%
2019	21.63	391^st	514	23.9%
2021	3.05	589^th	594	0.8%
2022	8.88	582^nd	621	6.3%
2023	10.15	579^th	626	7.5%
2024	17.73	533^rd	640	16.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.74	348^th	349	0.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	28.95	300^th	424	29.2%
2019	23.04	347^th	446	22.2%
2021	8.50	431^st	432	0.2%
2022	11.38	530^th	544	2.6%
2023	12.33	566^th	597	5.2%
2024	21.86	495^th	613	19.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	14.45	394^th	449	12.2%
2019	21.21	382^nd	475	19.6%
2021	2.03	474^th	475	0.2%
2022	8.16	564^th	594	5.1%
2023	9.26	555^th	588	5.6%
2024	18.71	500^th	602	16.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	18.95	325^th	349	6.9%
2019	28.90	273^rd	364	25.0%
2021	16.87	321^st	334	3.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.29	265^th	325	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	17.63	392^nd	463	15.3%
2019	19.47	392^nd	488	19.7%
2021	3.53	479^th	481	0.4%
2022	10.41	549^th	585	6.2%
2023	10.25	556^th	602	7.6%
2024	17.38	509^th	607	16.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	32.41	236^th	359	34.3%
2019	33.83	225^th	369	39.0%
2021	9.84	361^st	364	0.8%
2022	16.83	401^st	430	6.7%
2023	19.47	382^nd	434	12.0%
2024	32.49	286^th	437	34.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hertford County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	14.80	389^th	427	8.9%
2019	18.55	381^st	444	14.2%
2021	7.49	424^th	439	3.4%
2023	25.23	422^nd	537	21.4%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hertford County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	325	900	5	0	22	n/a	n/a	1	1253
1990	315	909	5	1	22	n/a	n/a	0	1252
1991	316	871	5	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1992	328	849	5	0	12	n/a	n/a	4	1198
1993	321	908	4	1	10	n/a	n/a	0	1244
1994	322	909	4	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	1248
1995	297	883	1	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	1194
1996	297	883	1	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	1194
1997	318	934	1	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1998	288	990	1	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	1290
1999	257	1027	1	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	1295
2000	271	978	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	1258
2001	259	970	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2002	228	944	4	7	19	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2003	228	944	4	7	19	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2004	197	890	2	5	18	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2005	178	870	1	10	15	n/a	n/a	0	1074
2006	178	910	2	12	9	n/a	n/a	0	1111
2007	163	879	1	13	9	n/a	n/a	5	1070
2008	141	860	1	12	7	n/a	n/a	5	1026
2009	122	777	1	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	918
2010	104	693	2	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	811
2011	116	667	1	8	3	0	0	0	795
2012	102	636	2	3	3	0	2	0	748
2013	122	617	1	7	6	0	3	0	756
2014	95	582	1	10	4	0	4	0	696
2015	99	571	1	17	5	0	10	0	703
2016	82	581	1	20	5	0	11	0	700
2017	81	527	1	22	3	0	11	0	645
2018	75	545	4	17	4	1	10	0	656
2019	62	513	2	14	4	1	9	0	605
2020	48	491	2	20	2	0	20	0	583
2021	42	529	3	18	1	0	9	0	602
2022	40	495	2	23	2	0	5	0	567
2023	40	500	1	24	3	0	5	0	573
2024	32	450	1	23	3	0	11	0	520

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

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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 Hertford County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1253	88.0	14.2	n/a
1990	1252	88.0	14.2	46.9
1991	1209	88.0	13.7	48.6
1992	1198	88.0	13.6	33.9
1993	1244	71.0	17.5	39.9
1994	1248	74.0	16.9	42.9
1995	1194	75.0	15.9	50.3
1996	1194	75.0	15.9	50.3
1997	1270	74.0	17.2	53.1
1998	1290	81.0	15.9	55.7
1999	1295	81.0	16.0	56.8
2000	1258	81.0	15.5	56
2001	1240	81.0	15.3	50.6
2002	1202	81.0	14.8	59.5
2003	1202	81.0	14.8	59.5
2004	1112	81.0	13.7	67.5
2005	1074	81.0	13.3	57.8
2006	1111	81.0	13.7	56.5
2007	1070	72.6	14.7	60.8
2008	1026	79.7	12.9	61.5
2009	918	67.5	13.6	n/a
2010	811	63.0	12.8	65.5
2011	795	59.0	13.4	20.9
2012	748	57.6	12.9	69.4
2013	756	56.5	13.3	69.8
2014	696	56.0	12.4	70.7
2015	703	45.0	15.6	99.6
2016	700	42.0	16.6	99.4
2017	645	40.9	15.7	97.4
2018	656	38.7	16.9	98.2
2019	605	39.2	15.4	99.5
2020	583	39.2	14.8	99.5
2021	602	36.5	16.4	99.5
2022	567	37.1	15.2	99.5
2023	573	33.5	17.1	99.5
2024	520	33.8	15.3	99.4

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 Hertford County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1253	88.0	14.2	n/a
1990	1252	88.0	14.2	46.9
1991	1209	88.0	13.7	48.6
1992	1198	88.0	13.6	33.9
1993	1244	71.0	17.5	39.9
1994	1248	74.0	16.9	42.9
1995	1194	75.0	15.9	50.3
1996	1194	75.0	15.9	50.3
1997	1270	74.0	17.2	53.1
1998	1290	81.0	15.9	55.7
1999	1295	81.0	16.0	56.8
2000	1258	81.0	15.5	56
2001	1240	81.0	15.3	50.6
2002	1202	81.0	14.8	59.5
2003	1202	81.0	14.8	59.5
2004	1112	81.0	13.7	67.5
2005	1074	81.0	13.3	57.8
2006	1111	81.0	13.7	56.5
2007	1070	72.6	14.7	60.8
2008	1026	79.7	12.9	61.5
2009	918	67.5	13.6	n/a
2010	811	63.0	12.8	65.5
2011	795	59.0	13.4	20.9
2012	748	57.6	12.9	69.4
2013	756	56.5	13.3	69.8
2014	696	56.0	12.4	70.7
2015	703	45.0	15.6	99.6
2016	700	42.0	16.6	99.4
2017	645	40.9	15.7	97.4
2018	656	38.7	16.9	98.2
2019	605	39.2	15.4	99.5
2020	583	39.2	14.8	99.5
2021	602	36.5	16.4	99.5
2022	567	37.1	15.2	99.5
2023	573	33.5	17.1	99.5
2024	520	33.8	15.3	99.4

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 Hertford County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,659 (13.4%)	$10,758 (86.6%)	$12,418

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hertford County High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 391^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 579^th of 626 High schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Hertford County High)	62.6	39.2	23.4%
End of Course Biology (Hertford County Schools)	68.5	52	16.5%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Hertford County High)	37.2	15.8	21.4%
End of Course English II (Hertford County Schools)	50.6	32.3	18.3%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Hertford County High)	10.1	11.7	1.6%
End of Course Math I (Hertford County Schools)	28	31.9	3.9%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Hertford County High)	10.2	14.8	4.6%
End of Course Math III (Hertford County Schools)	23.1	28.9	5.8%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	605	573	5.3%
African American	513	500	2.5%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	14	24	71.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	62	40	35.5%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	99.5%	0%

Schools Near Hertford County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hertford County High	Public	9-12	1500 W First St	Ahoskie	27910	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 332-4096	520	34	15.3	99.4%	32 (6.2%)	450 (86.5%)	23 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	17.7	533^rd of 640 public high schools	16.7%		10.1	579^th of 626 public high schools	7.5%	46	45.0	29.7	18.2	33.6	$12,418	$1,659	$10,759
Hertford County Early College	Public	9-12	109 Community College Rd	Ahoskie	27910	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 332-7788	186	8	23.2	98.4%	50 (26.9%)	108 (58.1%)	13 (7.0%)	5 (2.7%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	94	42^nd of 640 public high schools	93.4%		87.5	91^st of 626 public high schools	85.5%	49	91.8	87.8	96.0	95.4	$9,167	$347	$8,820
Cs Brown High - STEM Program	Public	9-12	102 CSB Dr	Winton	27986	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 358-2852	73	7	10.4	95.9%	3 (4.1%)	64 (87.7%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	79.8	133^rd of 640 public high schools	79.2%		46.1	313^th of 626 public high schools	50.0%	180	88.2	72.2	67.9	70.0	$21,553	$437	$21,117
Bertie Early College High	Public	9-12	717 US Hwy 13 North	Windsor	27983	Bertie County	Bertie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 794-2150	118	4	29.5	97.5%	20 (16.9%)	88 (74.6%)	6 (5.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	89.3	83^rd of 640 public high schools	87.0%		86.8	95^th of 626 public high schools	84.8%	12	76.7	86.1	94.1	92.9	$11,537	$1,528	$10,008
Gates County Senior High	Public	9-12	088 Hwy 158 West	Gatesville	27938	Gates County	Gates County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 357-0720	455	31	14.5	54.5%	263 (57.8%)	157 (34.5%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.3%)	29.5	454^th of 640 public high schools	29.1%		37	382^nd of 626 public high schools	39.0%	72	45.0	45.5	34.6	42.5	$13,228	$500	$12,728

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