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Best Schools in Nags Head, NC
Nags Head, NC has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,733 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Nags Head don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nags Head, NC
The top high schools in Nags Head, 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. Dare Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nags Head, NC
The top middle schools in Nags Head, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Nags Head, NC
The top elementary schools in Nags Head, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nags Head Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 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 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
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 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
46.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Nags Head, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nags Head, NC
How many schools are in Nags Head, NC?
Nags Head, NC has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,733 students in total.
How do schools in Nags Head perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Nags Head score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Nags Head don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nags Head?
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: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Nags Head
2 of 2 schools in Nags Head carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Nags Head. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.