Cape Hatteras Elementary School vs Cape Hatteras Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 730 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Buxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton · Public high · Grades 6–12
364 students
| Measure | Cape Hatteras Elementary School Buxton, North Carolina | Cape Hatteras Secondary School Buxton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 1,457 | #272 of 528 |
| National rank | #25868 of 50,301 | #10656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 284 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Buxton | Buxton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 41.2).
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Cape Hatteras Secondary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 284.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Hatteras Elementary School better than Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Hatteras Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Buxton and Buxton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School: 284. Cape Hatteras Secondary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Secondary School rank in North Carolina?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is 341st of 1,457 and Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 272nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).