For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 111 students in Harkers Island, NC.
The top ranked public school in Harkers Island, NC is Harkers Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harkers Island, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Harkers Island have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harkers Island, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harkers Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1163 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-3755
Harkers Island, NC 28531
(252) 728-3755
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harkers Island, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Harkers Island, NC include Harkers Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harkers Island?
1 public schools are located in Harkers Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Harkers Island?
Harkers Island public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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