First Flight Middle School
109 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
604
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
16 S Dogwood Trl, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
487
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
First Flight High School
100 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
874
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Manteo High School
829 Wingina St, Manteo, NC 27954
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
528
SAT Overall Score
1190
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Manteo Middle School
1000 N HWY 64, Manteo, NC 27954
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
383
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Nags Head Elementary School
3100 S Wrightsville Ave, Nags Head, NC 27959
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
484
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
48576 HWY 12, Buxton, NC 27920
Public Middle, High School 6th to 12th
Students
364
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
47500 Middle Ridge Trl, Buxton, NC 27920
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
284
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
First Flight Elementary School
107 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
285
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Manteo Elementary School
701 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
636
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
Beacon Christian Academy
100 Beacon Dr, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Private Elementary School K
Students
0
Avg. Review Score
2
Wanchese Christian Academy
39 The Ln, Wanchese, NC 27981
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
50
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Dare Learning Academy
100 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
39
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
For families seeking quality education in Dare County, NC, the area offers 13 school options including the highly-rated First Flight Middle School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 82% math proficiency and 76% reading proficiency. Dare County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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