Roanoke鈥揅howan Community College is a public community college in Ahoskie, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
Serving 182 students in grades 9-13, Hertford Co Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hertford Co Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hertford Co Early College's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Hertford Co Early College ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hertford Co Early College is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
58%
25%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hertford Co Early College's ranking?
Hertford Co Early College is ranked #644 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hertford Co Early College often compared to?
Hertford Co Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Charter School Brown High - Stem Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hertford Co Early College?
The graduation rate of Hertford Co Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hertford Co Early College?
182 students attend Hertford Co Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hertford Co Early College students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hertford Co Early College?
Hertford Co Early College has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hertford Co Early College offer ?
Hertford Co Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hertford Co Early College part of?
Hertford Co Early College is part of Hertford County Schools School District.
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