Schools in Dare County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
10 schools · 4,929 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 487.
Dare County Schools, in North Carolina, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,929 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Dare County Schools's schools is 487, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Kitty Hawk Elementary School (76.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by First Flight Elementary School (67.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Nags Head Elementary School (66.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are First Flight High School (874 students), Manteo Elementary School (636 students), First Flight Middle School (604 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Kill Devil Hills (3), Manteo (3), Buxton (2), Kitty Hawk (1).
Ranked schools in Dare County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 176Kitty Hawk Elementary SchoolKitty Hawk · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 487 students
- 267First Flight Elementary SchoolKill Devil Hills · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 285 students
- 367Nags Head Elementary SchoolNags Head · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 484 students
- 465First Flight Middle SchoolKill Devil Hills · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 564First Flight High SchoolKill Devil Hills · Public High52% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 663Manteo High SchoolManteo · Public High67% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 758Manteo Middle SchoolManteo · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 849Cape Hatteras Elementary SchoolBuxton · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 946Manteo Elementary SchoolManteo · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 636 students
- 1041Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolBuxton · Public High52% Math proficiency · 364 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitty Hawk Elementary School Kitty Hawk · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 2 | First Flight Elementary School Kill Devil Hills · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 3 | Nags Head Elementary School Nags Head · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 484 |
| 4 | First Flight Middle School Kill Devil Hills · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.4 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 5 | First Flight High School Kill Devil Hills · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 6 | Manteo High School Manteo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.2 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 7 | Manteo Middle School Manteo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.0 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 8 | Cape Hatteras Elementary School Buxton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 9 | Manteo Elementary School Manteo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.2 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 636 |
| 10 | Cape Hatteras Secondary School Buxton · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 41.2 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 364 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dare County Schools?
Kitty Hawk Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Dare County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Dare County Schools?
Dare County Schools has 10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) educating 4,929 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Dare County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Dare County Schools is 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.