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Best Schools in 27981, NC
27981, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,350 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 27981 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27981, NC
The top high schools in 27981, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manteo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 578 Students
2. Cape Hatteras Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 365 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27981, NC
The top middle schools in 27981, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manteo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27981, NC
The top elementary schools in 27981, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Hatteras Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
2. Manteo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27981, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27981, NC has a total population of 1,544 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27981, 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 27981, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27981, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27981, 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 27981, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27981, NC
How many schools are in 27981, NC?
27981, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,350 students in total.
How do schools in 27981 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 27981 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 27981 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27981?
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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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations