Hertford County Middle
536 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hertford County Middle School, located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Hertford County Public School district. As a middle-level institution, the school is designed to bridge the academic transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school prioritizes fostering a supportive learning environment that aims to balance rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education.
Situated along Highway 11 North, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to improve student achievement. Like many schools in the region, Hertford County Middle focuses on integrating core curriculum subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities intended to promote student engagement. By maintaining a localized focus, the school strives to provide a consistent educational experience that addresses the specific needs of the Murfreesboro community and the broader Hertford County student population.
Situated along Highway 11 North, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to improve student achievement. Like many schools in the region, Hertford County Middle focuses on integrating core curriculum subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities intended to promote student engagement. By maintaining a localized focus, the school strives to provide a consistent educational experience that addresses the specific needs of the Murfreesboro community and the broader Hertford County student population.
536
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Black | 416 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 27 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black416 (77.6 %)
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White44 (8.2 %)
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Hispanic32 (6.0 %)
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Two or More27 (5.0 %)
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Asian8 (1.5 %)
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American Indian7 (1.3 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hertford County Schools |
| Phone: | (252)398-4091 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 536 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 486 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
171
Grade 7
164
Grade 8
201
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 171 |
| Grade 7 | 164 |
| Grade 8 | 201 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 249 | 46.5% |
| Male | 287 | 53.5% |
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