For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 535 students in 27944, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 27944, NC is Perquimans County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 27944 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27944, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27944 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perquimans County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27944, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perquimans County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Edenton Road St
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-5778
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-5778
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
27944, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elaine Riddick Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1054 Harvey Point Road
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 258-6911
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27944, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27944, NC include Perquimans County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27944?
1 public high schools are located in 27944.
What is the racial composition of students in 27944?
27944 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).