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Best Schools in 27953, NC
27953, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,444 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 27953 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27953, NC
The top high schools in 27953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. First Flight High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
2. Manteo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 578 Students
3. Columbia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27953, NC
The top middle schools in 27953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. First Flight Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
2. Manteo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Columbia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27953, NC
The top elementary schools in 27953, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kitty Hawk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
2. Manteo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
3. Tyrrell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27953, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27953, NC has a total population of 943 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27953, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27953, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
16.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27953, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27953, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27953, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27953, NC
How many schools are in 27953, NC?
27953, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,444 students in total.
How do schools in 27953 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 27953 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 27953 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27953?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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