- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ahoskie, NC
Hertford Co Early College
Federal NCES profile for Hertford Co Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370216003106
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hertford Co Early College earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ahoskie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hertford Co Early College has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hertford Co Early College ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ahoskie, NC.
School address
District: Hertford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370216003106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hertford Co Early College grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370216003106 · Ahoskie, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 28.3:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bearfield Primary (543 students)
Hertford Co Early College grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hertford Co Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bearfield Prim
Bearfield Primary
543 students
- Hertford Count
Hertford County Middle
489 students
- Hertford Count
Hertford County High
447 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
372 students
- Ahoskie Elemen
Ahoskie Elementary
218 students
- This school 198
Hertford Co Early College
198 students
What this shows Hertford Co Early College reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hertford Co Early College compares
Hertford Co Early College is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 79% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Hertford Co Early College is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hertford County Schools reports $16,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hertford Co Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearfield Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hertford County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hertford County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ahoskie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hertford Co Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Ahoskie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hertford Co Early College
How many students attend Hertford Co Early College?
Hertford Co Early College has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ahoskie, NC. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hertford Co Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Hertford Co Early College is 28.3:1, which is 79% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hertford Co Early College?
98.3% of students at Hertford Co Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hertford Co Early College?
The largest demographic group at Hertford Co Early College is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Ahoskie, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hertford Co Early College?
Hertford Co Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hertford Co Early College rank among public schools in Ahoskie?
By Resource Investment Index, Hertford Co Early College ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ahoskie, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hertford County Schools?
Besides Hertford Co Early College, Hertford County Schools also operates Bearfield Primary (543 students), Hertford County Middle (489 students), and Hertford County High (447 students). See the Hertford County Schools district page for the complete list.