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#1039 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 39% in state
Bearfield Primary
Elementary School · Hertford County Schools · Ahoskie, NC
A Hertford County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
145 Hertford Co High School Rd, Ahoskie, NC 27910
- Math 45% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bearfield Primary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bearfield Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ahoskie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,950
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahoskie Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hertford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bearfield Primary is listed in Hertford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bearfield Primary
Bearfield Primary is a public elementary school in Ahoskie, NC, part of Hertford County Schools, serving approximately 589 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bearfield Primary
What grades does Bearfield Primary serve?
Bearfield Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Bearfield Primary?
Bearfield Primary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearfield Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearfield Primary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bearfield Primary rank in NC?
Bearfield Primary ranks #1,039 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bearfield Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bearfield Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bearfield Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bearfield Primary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bearfield Primary a charter school?
No, Bearfield Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bearfield Primary a Title I school?
No, Bearfield Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bearfield Primary?
99.3% of students at Bearfield Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hertford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (252) 209-6140
- Area population (ZIP 27910)
- 10,427
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27910; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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