For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 669 students in Buxton, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buxton, NC are Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Cape Hatteras Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buxton, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buxton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buxton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
47500 Middle Ridge
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buxton, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buxton, NC include Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Cape Hatteras Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buxton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Buxton?
Buxton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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