For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,408 students in Currituck 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 Currituck County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
4,408 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Currituck 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 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
402 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
20%
# Black Students
181 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
3,372 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
76%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
422 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
360
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
349
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
330
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
325
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
322
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
369
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
299
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,799 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,529 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,799
$11,354
Spending / Student
$10,529
$11,785
Best Currituck County Schools School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
How many schools belong to Currituck County Schools School District?
Currituck County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,408 students.
What is the rank of Currituck County Schools School District?
Currituck County Schools School District is ranked #134 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Currituck County Schools School District?
76% of Currituck County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Currituck County Schools School District?
Currituck County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Currituck County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,529 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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