For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 391 students in Hertford, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Hertford, NC is Hertford Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hertford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hertford, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hertford Grammar
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 Dobbs Street
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Hertford, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elaine Riddick Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1054 Harvey Point Road
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hertford, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hertford, NC include Hertford Grammar.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hertford?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hertford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford?
Hertford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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