Educational Facilities

Chowan College, a four-year, coeducational, liberal arts instituion set amid 300 acres of woodlands around scenic Lake Vann, attracts student from at least 27 states and several countries each year. Originally established in 1848 as a Baptist women's college, Chowan awards B.A., B.S., and B.A.S. degree in nearly 20 majors with varying emphases including biology, business,education, printing technology, graphic design, English, science, history, and fine arts. A leader among liberal arts colleges in computer and information technology. Chowan sets the standard for state-of-the-art, campus-wide fiber optic networking. For additional information call (252) 398-4101 or click this link to the website:http:// www.chowan.edu
To get information for Whitaker Library link to this site: http://www.library.chowan.edu
Entry to Chowan College

 
Hertford County public schools have an enrollement of 4,500 students in elementary, middle and high school levels. Public schools located in Murfreesboro area:
Bearfield Primary School (252) 209-6140, Michael Bracy, Principal
Riverview Elementary School (252) 398-4862, Kathy Artis, Principal
Hertford County Middle School (252) 398-4091, Nora Artis, Principal
Ahoskie Elementary School (252) 332-2588, Susan Winslow, Principal
Hertford County High School (252) 332-4096, Agnes Hall, Principal
For further information on education, contact Superintendent of Hertford County Schools, Winton, N.C. 27986, (252) 358-1761 or connect to this link: http://www.hertford.k12.nc.us.

Ridgecroft School (private) has an enrollment of 360 students in grades K-12, (252)332-2964. The Murfreesboro Christian Center (private) provides eduction for grades K-12 with an enrollment of 31 pupils, (252) 398-3625 or connect to this link: http://www.ridgecroft.org.

Roanoke-Chowan Technical College (located in Ahoskie) offers a large variety of courses both day and night. For additional information, call (252) 332-5921.