Best Schools in Currituck County, NC
Currituck County, NC has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,634 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Currituck County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Currituck County, NC
The top high schools in Currituck County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 256 Students
2. Currituck County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1057 Students
Best Middle Schools in Currituck County, NC
The top middle schools in Currituck County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moyock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Currituck County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Currituck County, NC
The top elementary schools in Currituck County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knotts Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Water's Edge Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Water's Edge Village School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 44 Students
3. Jarvisburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
4. Moyock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 725 Students
5. W T Griggs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
6. Shawboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
7. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Currituck County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Currituck County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Currituck County, NC has a total population of 28,100 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Currituck County, 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 Currituck County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Currituck County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Currituck County, 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 Currituck County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Currituck County, NC
How many schools are in Currituck County, NC?
Currituck County, NC has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,634 students in total.
How do schools in Currituck County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Currituck County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Currituck County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Currituck County?
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: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Currituck County
8 places in Currituck County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Barco (3)
- Moyock (2)
- Corolla (1)
- Currituck (1)
- Jarvisburg (1)
- Knotts Island (1)
- Poplar Branch (1)
- Shawboro (1)
School districts (1)
- Currituck County Schools (10 schools)