Excellent
#332 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 13% in state
Hertford Grammar
Elementary School · Perquimans County Schools · Hertford, NC
A Perquimans County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 397, Hertford, NC 27944
- Math 61% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hertford Grammar score 57% proficient, which is above 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 8 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
99.2%
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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Where Hertford Grammar 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,050/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,911
Median home value
$216,600
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Perquimans County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hertford Grammar is listed in Perquimans County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hertford Grammar
Hertford Grammar is a public elementary school in Hertford, NC, part of Perquimans County Schools, serving approximately 391 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hertford Grammar
What grades does Hertford Grammar serve?
Hertford Grammar serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Hertford Grammar?
Hertford Grammar has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hertford Grammar?
The student-teacher ratio at Hertford Grammar is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hertford Grammar rank in NC?
Hertford Grammar ranks #332 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hertford Grammar's MySchoolScout rating?
Hertford Grammar has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Grammar?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hertford Grammar has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hertford Grammar a charter school?
No, Hertford Grammar is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hertford Grammar a Title I school?
No, Hertford Grammar is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hertford Grammar?
99.2% of students at Hertford Grammar 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perquimans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (252) 426-7166
- Area population (ZIP 27944)
- 11,255
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 53.6
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 27944; 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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