- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ahoskie, NC
Hertford County High
Federal NCES profile for Hertford County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370216002208
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hertford County High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ahoskie · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hertford County High has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hertford County High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ahoskie, NC.
School address
District: Hertford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370216002208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Hertford County High shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 370216002208 · Ahoskie, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 13.5:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bearfield Primary (543 students)
Hertford County High shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hertford County High 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
- This school
Hertford County High
447 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
372 students
- Ahoskie Elemen
Ahoskie Elementary
218 students
- Hertford Co Ea 198
Hertford Co Early College
198 students
What this shows Hertford County High reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hertford County High compares
Hertford County High is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 6.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Hertford County High is less mixed than 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 County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearfield Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hertford County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ahoskie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hertford Co Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hertford County High'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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hertford County High
How many students attend Hertford County High?
Hertford County High has 447 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ahoskie, NC. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hertford County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hertford County High is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hertford County High?
99.5% of students at Hertford County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hertford County High?
The largest demographic group at Hertford County High is African American at 83.7% of enrollment, in Ahoskie, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hertford County High?
Hertford County High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hertford County High rank among public schools in Ahoskie?
By Resource Investment Index, Hertford County High ranks #1 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 County High, Hertford County Schools also operates Bearfield Primary (543 students), Hertford County Middle (489 students), and Riverview Elementary (372 students). See the Hertford County Schools district page for the complete list.