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#396 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 15% in state

Bertie Early College High

High School · Bertie County Schools · Windsor, NC

A Bertie County Schools high school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.

717 US Hwy 13 North, Windsor, NC 27983

  • Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency100% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+44 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.6 pts
Overall Proficiency94% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+47.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.5:1
District spending per student$16,650

Students at Bertie Early College High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency100%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
100%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bertie Early College High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,681/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), 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

$44,228

Median home value

$112,500

Median rent

$748/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27983; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bertie County Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$16,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bertie Early College High is listed in Bertie County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bertie Early College High

Bertie Early College High is a public high school in Windsor, NC, part of Bertie County Schools, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-UG with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bertie Early College High

What grades does Bertie Early College High serve?

Bertie Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Bertie Early College High?

Bertie Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertie Early College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bertie Early College High is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bertie Early College High rank in NC?

Bertie Early College High ranks #396 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Bertie Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bertie Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Bertie Early College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bertie Early College High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bertie Early College High a charter school?

No, Bertie Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bertie Early College High a Title I school?

No, Bertie Early College High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bertie Early College High?

97.5% of students at Bertie Early College High 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
9th – UG
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bertie County
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27983)
8,642
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
43.3
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 27983; 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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