For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,154 students in Perquimans County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perquimans County, NC are Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perquimans County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perquimans County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perquimans County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hertford Grammar
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 Dobbs Street
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Hertford, NC 27944
(252) 426-7166
Gr: 3-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Perquimans County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Main Street
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-7355
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
181 Winfall Blvd
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Winfall, NC 27985
(252) 426-5332
Gr: PK-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Perquimans County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perquimans County, NC include Hertford Grammar and Perquimans County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perquimans County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Perquimans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perquimans County?
Perquimans County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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