For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,663 students in Dare County, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 167 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dare County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dare County, NC are Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Manteo High School and Bear Grass Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dare County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dare County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dare County (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.
Bear Grass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
What are the top ranked public schools in Dare County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Dare County, NC include Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Manteo High School and Bear Grass Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Dare County, NC?
12 public schools are located in Dare County, NC.
What percentage of students in Dare County, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dare County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County, NC?
Dare County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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