For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 students in Nags Head, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Nags Head, NC is Nags Head Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nags Head, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Nags Head have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nags Head, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nags Head Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3100 S Wrightsville Avenue
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-8880
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-8880
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nags Head, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Nags Head, NC include Nags Head Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nags Head?
2 public schools are located in Nags Head.
What is the racial composition of students in Nags Head?
Nags Head public schools minority enrollment is 39% 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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