For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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