Perquimans County High

Summary:

Perquimans County High is a public high school located in Hertford, North Carolina, serving 518 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Perquimans County Schools district, which is ranked 95 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perquimans County High faces several academic challenges. Its proficiency rates on End-of-Course exams are generally below the state averages, ranging from 31.2% in Math I to 55.3% in English II, compared to the state averages of 36.9% and 59.7%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, from 203 out of 469 high schools in 2017-2018 to 410 out of 640 high schools in 2023-2024. Performance varies significantly across student subgroups, with the school ranking 230 out of 403 high schools for Gifted and Talented students, but only 332 out of 349 high schools for Special Education students. Additionally, the school serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Camden County High and the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district, Perquimans County High's academic performance is generally lower. However, the nearby Camden Early College High and Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College stand out as high-performing schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas. These findings suggest that addressing the school's challenges, particularly the socioeconomic factors and achievement gaps among student subgroups, could help improve Perquimans County High's overall performance and provide more equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 305 Edenton Road St
       Hertford, NC  27944


(252) 426-5778

District: Perquimans County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,229 Help


Feeder schools for Perquimans County High:

Elementary:    Hertford Grammar
    Perquimans Central
Middle:    Perquimans County Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
African American:
23.4%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Perquimans County High ranks worse than 64.1% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), African American (23.4%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perquimans County High is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perquimans County High is $13,229.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perquimans County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Perquimans County High 410th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Perquimans County High in the ranking list.)

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Perquimans County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perquimans County Schools 95th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perquimans County High

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Rank History for all students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.59 326th 431 24.4%
2007 49.67 226th 453 50.1%
2008 59.84 149th 477 68.8%
2009 52.13 240th 490 51.0%
2010 51.84 269th 499 46.1%
2011 52.29 266th 506 47.4%
2012 51.76 214th 502 57.4%
2013 31.66 303rd 505 40.0%
2014 28.09 292nd 451 35.3%
2015 30.50 334th 531 37.1%
2016 14.08 425th 507 16.2%
2017 36.57 268th 476 43.7%
2018 51.73 203rd 469 56.7%
2019 36.64 301st 514 41.4%
2021 33.17 377th 594 36.5%
2022 46.79 311th 621 49.9%
2023 42.11 335th 626 46.5%
2024 34.06 410th 640 35.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.60 255th 261 2.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.59 332nd 349 4.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.78 146th 424 65.6%
2019 30.38 289th 446 35.2%
2021 23.43 332nd 432 23.1%
2022 47.70 234th 544 57.0%
2023 33.42 382nd 597 36.0%
2024 36.39 369th 613 39.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.57 152nd 449 66.1%
2019 43.41 243rd 475 48.8%
2021 34.42 277th 475 41.7%
2022 50.96 278th 594 53.2%
2023 44.14 323rd 588 45.1%
2024 37.87 373rd 602 38.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.83 256th 349 26.6%
2019 12.01 358th 364 1.6%
2021 27.67 258th 334 22.8%
2022 37.65 176th 330 46.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.64 187th 325 42.5%
2022 64.73 154th 398 61.3%
2023 75.03 86th 403 78.7%
2024 55.62 230th 403 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 279th 463 39.7%
2019 28.26 340th 488 30.3%
2021 31.75 290th 481 39.7%
2022 41.20 322nd 585 45.0%
2023 38.40 356th 602 40.9%
2024 28.40 444th 607 26.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.90 221st 359 38.4%
2019 22.60 307th 369 16.8%
2021 21.09 313th 364 14.0%
2022 44.40 195th 430 54.7%
2023 23.90 349th 434 19.6%
2024 25.40 342nd 437 21.7%
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Rank History for White students at Perquimans County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.80 218th 427 48.9%
2019 36.53 269th 444 39.4%
2021 38.61 237th 439 46.0%
2022 42.75 301st 534 43.6%
2023 41.42 311th 537 42.1%
2024 30.79 407th 553 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Perquimans County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 221 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 547
1989 298 210 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1990 283 212 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 277 202 1 0 0 n/a n/a -1 479
1992 295 214 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 310 232 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 352 250 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 345 243 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 345 243 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 351 246 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 332 239 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 342 232 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 331 216 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 336 210 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 332 238 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 332 238 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 339 250 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 596
2005 336 222 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 332 228 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 299 211 3 14 2 n/a n/a 2 531
2008 304 201 4 7 1 n/a n/a 2 519
2009 336 192 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 341 195 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2011 350 179 0 6 1 0 6 0 542
2012 313 161 1 9 1 0 5 0 490
2013 332 169 1 7 3 0 5 0 517
2014 327 165 3 10 1 0 9 0 515
2015 336 163 3 5 2 0 12 0 521
2016 338 164 3 11 2 0 13 0 531
2017 322 143 1 15 0 0 10 0 491
2018 312 132 0 13 0 0 10 0 467
2019 309 126 0 16 0 0 10 0 461
2020 298 134 0 12 0 0 14 0 458
2021 303 126 0 11 0 0 22 0 462
2022 327 136 0 16 0 0 25 0 504
2023 337 141 0 16 0 0 24 0 518
2024 359 125 0 20 0 0 31 0 535

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perquimans County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 40.0 13.6 32
1989 508 40.0 12.7 44.1
1990 495 40.0 12.3 44.8
1991 479 40.0 11.9 46.3
1992 510 40.0 12.7 25.1
1993 545 32.0 17.0 35
1994 604 33.0 18.3 32.5
1995 590 35.0 16.9 42.4
1996 590 35.0 16.9 42.4
1997 599 36.0 16.6 37.1
1998 575 41.0 14.0 41.2
1999 576 41.0 14.0 50.7
2000 550 41.0 13.4 53.6
2001 552 41.0 13.5 47.5
2002 577 41.0 14.1 0
2003 577 41.0 14.1 0
2004 596 41.0 14.5 54.2
2005 565 49.0 11.5 52
2006 579 49.0 11.8 50.3
2007 531 40.0 13.3 50.7
2008 519 41.0 12.7 52.6
2009 541 41.3 13.1 n/a
2010 544 35.7 15.2 51.3
2011 542 35.7 15.1 50.6
2012 490 37.5 13.0 50.4
2013 517 34.9 14.7 53
2014 515 35.9 14.3 54.2
2015 521 39.0 13.3 54.3
2016 531 36.0 14.7 54.6
2017 491 33.0 14.8 59.9
2018 467 32.5 14.3 55.5
2019 461 33.0 13.9 51.6
2020 458 34.4 13.2 53.7
2021 462 31.5 14.6 41.1
2022 504 33.5 15.0 39.3
2023 518 31.1 16.6 58.7
2024 535 33.8 15.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perquimans County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 40.0 13.6 32
1989 508 40.0 12.7 44.1
1990 495 40.0 12.3 44.8
1991 479 40.0 11.9 46.3
1992 510 40.0 12.7 25.1
1993 545 32.0 17.0 35
1994 604 33.0 18.3 32.5
1995 590 35.0 16.9 42.4
1996 590 35.0 16.9 42.4
1997 599 36.0 16.6 37.1
1998 575 41.0 14.0 41.2
1999 576 41.0 14.0 50.7
2000 550 41.0 13.4 53.6
2001 552 41.0 13.5 47.5
2002 577 41.0 14.1 0
2003 577 41.0 14.1 0
2004 596 41.0 14.5 54.2
2005 565 49.0 11.5 52
2006 579 49.0 11.8 50.3
2007 531 40.0 13.3 50.7
2008 519 41.0 12.7 52.6
2009 541 41.3 13.1 n/a
2010 544 35.7 15.2 51.3
2011 542 35.7 15.1 50.6
2012 490 37.5 13.0 50.4
2013 517 34.9 14.7 53
2014 515 35.9 14.3 54.2
2015 521 39.0 13.3 54.3
2016 531 36.0 14.7 54.6
2017 491 33.0 14.8 59.9
2018 467 32.5 14.3 55.5
2019 461 33.0 13.9 51.6
2020 458 34.4 13.2 53.7
2021 462 31.5 14.6 41.1
2022 504 33.5 15.0 39.3
2023 518 31.1 16.6 58.7
2024 535 33.8 15.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perquimans County High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $968 (7.3%) $12,260 (92.7%) $13,229

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perquimans County High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 301st of 514 High schoolsRanks 335th of 626 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Perquimans County High)55.644.1
 11.5%
   End of Course Biology (Perquimans County Schools)55.644.1
 11.5%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Perquimans County High)41.447.1
 5.7%
   End of Course English II (Perquimans County Schools)41.447.1
 5.7%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Perquimans County High)28.349.3
 21%
   End of Course Math I (Perquimans County Schools)28.349.3
 21%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Perquimans County High)55.255.7
 0.5%
   End of Course Math III (Perquimans County Schools)55.255.7
 0.5%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461518
 12.4%
African American126141
 11.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1616
Pacific Islander00
White309337
 9.1%
Two or More Races1024
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%58.7%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Perquimans County High

Students at Perquimans County High are 67% White, 23% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Perquimans County High ranks 410th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Perquimans County High.

Perquimans County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hertford Grammar
Elementary : Perquimans Central
Middle : Perquimans County Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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