West Bertie Elementary

West Bertie Elementary is a public elementary school in Kelford, NC, part of the Bertie County Schools. The school serves approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among NC schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math, 18 points below the state average and 36% in reading/language arts, 17 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $32,986, where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 194 students, West Bertie Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, West Bertie Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.