Below Average
#2365 of 2,648 schools in NC
Hertford County Middle
Middle School · Hertford County Schools · Murfreesboro, NC
A middle school in Murfreesboro, NC where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1850 Hwy 11N, Murfreesboro, NC 27855
- Math 18% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hertford County Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hertford County Middle 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murfreesboro), 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
$47,500
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
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
- #7 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 County Middle is listed in Hertford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hertford County Middle
Hertford County Middle is a public middle school in Murfreesboro, NC, part of Hertford County Schools, serving approximately 500 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,365 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hertford County Middle
What grades does Hertford County Middle serve?
Hertford County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hertford County Middle?
Hertford County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hertford County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hertford County Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hertford County Middle rank in NC?
Hertford County Middle ranks #2,365 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hertford County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hertford County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Hertford County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hertford County Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hertford County Middle a charter school?
No, Hertford County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hertford County Middle a Title I school?
No, Hertford County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hertford County Middle?
98.8% of students at Hertford County Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hertford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (252) 398-4091
- Area population (ZIP 27855)
- 5,635
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 27855; 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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