Best Schools in Wanchese, NC
Wanchese, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,888 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Wanchese exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wanchese, NC
The top high schools in Wanchese, 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 Wanchese, NC
The top middle schools in Wanchese, 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 Wanchese, NC
The top elementary schools in Wanchese, 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. Cape Hatteras Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Manteo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wanchese, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wanchese, NC has a total population of 1,558 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 Wanchese, 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 Wanchese, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wanchese, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wanchese, 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 Wanchese, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wanchese, NC
How many schools are in Wanchese, NC?
Wanchese, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,888 students in total.
How do schools in Wanchese perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Wanchese score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Wanchese exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wanchese?
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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Every school in Wanchese
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.