Summary
Perquimans County Middle in Winfall, NC, enrolls roughly 387 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Perquimans County Schools district. The school has shown steady improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 42nd percentile in 2015-16 to a 66th percentile ranking (263rd out of 778) for 2025-26, earning a consistent 3-star rating. This is especially notable given that the school serves a very high-poverty population, with free and reduced-price lunch eligibility at roughly 99%, while maintaining a favorable 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Academically, Perquimans County Middle is the clear leader among high-poverty middle schools in the immediate area. While it trails the higher-income Camden Middle, which earns 4 stars, it significantly outperforms River Road Middle, Elizabeth City Middle, and Chowan Middle, which rank in the 24th to 35th percentiles. In 2025-26, Perquimans posted the highest proficiency rates among these four high-poverty peers in 6th grade math and reading, as well as 8th grade math, reading, and science. The school's economically disadvantaged students rank in the 76th percentile statewide, earning 4 stars, showing the school is relatively effective at supporting low-income students.
Looking at grade-level patterns, the school is strongest in 6th grade and 8th grade science, while 7th and 8th grade math proficiency dip closer to or below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a regional challenge, and while Perquimans' rate of 28.5% is above the state average of 24.2%, it is the lowest rate among the five nearby middle schools. The school excels with female and special education students, while male and African American student subgroups represent clear opportunities for growth, though the latter has already shown significant improvement in the past year. Overall, Perquimans County Middle is a solid, improving school doing meaningful work for its students compared to its regional peers.
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