For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,306 students in Currituck County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Currituck County, NC are The Jp Knapp Ech (I)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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Currituck County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Currituck County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Currituck County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2966 Caratoke Hwy
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Grades: 9-13
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Currituck County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4203 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Currituck County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Currituck County, NC include The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school and Currituck County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Currituck County?
2 public high schools are located in Currituck County.
What is the racial composition of students in Currituck County?
Currituck County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Currituck County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Currituck County include: The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school vs. Currituck County High School, Currituck County High School vs. The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school
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