Top Rankings
Dare County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,244 students in Dare County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Dare County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,244 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dare County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,009 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
20%
# Black Students
92 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
2%
25%
# White Students
3,820 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
73%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
337
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
334
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
368
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
386
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
362
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
453
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
489
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
448
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
447
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,901 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,524 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,901
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,524
$11,785
Best Dare County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2313
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2313
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Manteo High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
829 Wingina Avenue
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5841
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5841
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
First Flight High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Dare Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Russell Twiford Road
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 449-7000
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 449-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
First Flight Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #77.
First Flight Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Nags Head Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 S Wrightsville Avenue
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-8880
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-8880
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
Manteo Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47500 Middle Ridge
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
Manteo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Hwy 64/264
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2742
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2742
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dare County Schools School District?
Dare County Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,244 students.
What is the rank of Dare County Schools School District?
Dare County Schools School District is ranked #144 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County Schools School District?
73% of Dare County Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dare County Schools School District?
Dare County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Dare County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,524 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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