Best Schools in Dare County, NC
Dare County, NC has 17 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,129 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Dare County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dare County, NC
The top high schools in Dare County, 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. Cape Hatteras Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 365 Students
4. Columbia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 199 Students
5. Dare Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dare County, NC
The top middle schools in Dare County, 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 Dare County, NC
The top elementary schools in Dare County, 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. Nags Head Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. Cape Hatteras Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
4. First Flight Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
5. Manteo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
6. Tyrrell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dare County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dare County, NC has a total population of 36,915 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dare 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 Dare County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dare County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dare 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 Dare County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dare County, NC
How many schools are in Dare County, NC?
Dare County, NC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,129 students in total.
How do schools in Dare County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Dare County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Dare County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dare 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: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dare County
5 places in Dare County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Kill Devil Hills (3)
- Manteo (3)
- Buxton (2)
- Nags Head (2)
- Kitty Hawk (1)
School districts (1)
- Dare County Schools (11 schools)