For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 487 students in 27949, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 27949, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 27949, NC is Kitty Hawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27949 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27949, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27949, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2313
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2313
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27949, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27949, NC include Kitty Hawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27949?
1 public schools are located in 27949.
What percentage of students in 27949 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 27949 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27949?
27949 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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