Enrollment
198
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370216003106
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ahoskie · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hertford Co Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hertford Co Early College
Hertford Co Early College is a high-poverty, small high school in Ahoskie, North Carolina, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 98% of North Carolina schools and 79% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hertford County Schools spends $14,364 per pupil, 20% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ahoskie's high schools, it stands alongside Hertford County High (447 students): Hertford Co Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 13.5:1).
Hertford County Schools also operates Bearfield Primary (543 students) and Hertford County Middle (489 students) alongside Hertford Co Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hertford Co Early College compares
Hertford Co Early College on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hertford County Schools, which includes Hertford Co Early College.
$14,364
Per student
+20%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 66.8%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ahoskie on the city page.
Is Hertford Co Early College a good school?
Hertford Co Early College earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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