For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,452 students in Currituck County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Currituck County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Currituck County, NC are The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school, Water's Edge Village School and Currituck County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Currituck 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 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Currituck County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Currituck County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2966 Caratoke Hwy
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Grades: 9-13
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Water's Edge Village School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1126 Schoolhouse Lane
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4502
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4502
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Currituck County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4203 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #44.
Shawboro Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Shawboro Road
Shawboro, NC 27973
(252) 232-2237
Shawboro, NC 27973
(252) 232-2237
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Moyock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Tulls Creek Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #66.
Knotts Island Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 Woodleigh Road
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Grades: K-5
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Moyock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Survey Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-2566
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-2566
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 Shortcut Road
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #99.
Jarvisburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Jarvisburg Rd
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1010.
W T Griggs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Poplar Branch Road
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
(252) 453-2700
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
(252) 453-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1111.
Currituck County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4263 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-2171
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Currituck County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Currituck County, NC include The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school, Water's Edge Village School and Currituck County High School.
How many public schools are located in Currituck County, NC?
11 public schools are located in Currituck County, NC.
What percentage of students in Currituck County, NC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Currituck County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Currituck County, NC?
Currituck County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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