Best High Schools in Nags Head, NC

Nags Head, NC has 2 high schools with 598 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nags Head score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nags Head don't meet expectations.

1. Manteo High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 578 Students

2. Dare Learning Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nags Head, NC

Nags Head, NC has 1 middle schools with 369 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nags Head score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nags Head exceed expectations.

1. Manteo Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nags Head, NC

Nags Head, NC has 1 elementary schools with 538 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nags Head score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nags Head greatly exceed expectations.

1. Nags Head Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nags Head, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nags Head, NC has a total population of 3,168 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nags Head, NC

1,505

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nags Head, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

46.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

42.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nags Head, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nags Head, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,349 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nags Head, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Nags Head, NC

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Manteo, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations