Schools in Buxton, North Carolina (2025)
2 schools · 648 students · 2 public · median Enrollment 364.
Buxton, in North Carolina, has 2 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 648 students. By level there are 1 elementary, 1 high; by sector 2 public.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cape Hatteras Elementary School (48.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Cape Hatteras Secondary School (41.2, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cape Hatteras Secondary School (364 students), Cape Hatteras Elementary School (284 students).
Ranked schools in Buxton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 149Cape Hatteras Elementary SchoolBuxton · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 241Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolBuxton · Public High52% Math proficiency · 364 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Hatteras Elementary School Buxton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 2 | 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 Buxton?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Buxton with a Success Index (US) of 48.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Buxton?
Buxton has 2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) educating 648 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Buxton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Buxton is 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.