Excellent
#366 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 14% in state
Hertford Co Early College
High School · Hertford County Schools · Ahoskie, NC
A Hertford County Schools high school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
109 Community College Rd, Ahoskie, NC 27910
- Math 96% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hertford Co Early College score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hertford Co Early College 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hertford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Hertford Co Early College is listed in Hertford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hertford Co Early College
Hertford Co Early College is a public high school in Ahoskie, NC, part of Hertford County Schools, serving approximately 186 students in grades 9th-UG with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hertford Co Early College
What grades does Hertford Co Early College serve?
Hertford Co Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Hertford Co Early College?
Hertford Co Early College has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hertford Co Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Hertford Co Early College is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hertford Co Early College rank in NC?
Hertford Co Early College ranks #366 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hertford Co Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Hertford Co Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Hertford Co Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hertford Co Early College has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hertford Co Early College a charter school?
No, Hertford Co Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hertford Co Early College a Title I school?
No, Hertford Co Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hertford Co Early College?
98.4% of students at Hertford Co Early College 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
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hertford County
- Phone
- (252) 332-7788
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27910)
- 10,427
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
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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