Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Cape Hatteras Secondary School is located on Cape Hatteras in Dare County, North Carolina.

Cape Hatteras Secondary School is located in Buxton, North Carolina.

Cape Hatteras Secondary School is a public middle and high school in Buxton, North Carolina.

Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

48576 HWY 12, Buxton, NC

Dare County Schools

3.8

3.5

363 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Beth Rooks

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Average SAT Score
1210

Average ACT Score
25

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
50%

Average GPA
3.56

Graduation Rate
90%

B-

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

B-

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.56

Reading Proficiency

50%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.2%

College Prep

Average SAT

1210

Math

590

Verbal

620

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

40%

AP Math Enrollment

Average

AP Science Enrollment

High

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

139:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.6%

Male

47.4%

White

74.2%

Hispanic

20.5%

Two or more races

4.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 31 Students

North Carolina State University 26 Students

Appalachian State University 26 Students

East Carolina University 26 Students

University of North Carolina - Greensboro 23 Students

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 22 Students

University of North Carolina Asheville 19 Students

University of North Carolina - Wilmington 18 Students

Western Carolina University 17 Students

Christopher Newport University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 16 Students

Business 10 Students

English 10 Students

Arts 9 Students

Biology 8 Students

Nursing 6 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students

Mathematics 5 Students

Criminology 4 Students

Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Sophomore

8/29/2025

If you have any problems with your mental health do not go here the high school iep teacher is great but me and many other students that dealt with the middle school iep teacher had extremely bad experiences with her whenever i was having a panic attack in school which was almost daily her plan was to completely ignore me if i tried to talk to them they would act as if I wasn't there because to them i had bad behavior problems and i was faking panic attacks so i could go home staff don't seem to care about students getting bullied a student threw scissors at my friends head and all they did was separate their seats obviously this did nothing they kept harassing my friend from what i know the school did absolutely nothing to stop him I do my schooling online and go into school for around half the day I do not like this school but they do have an amazing band and art teacher most of the elective teachers are nice but especially those two and the high school iep teacher is really helpful

4.0 Senior

8/10/2017

I learned how to gain public speaking skills and the skills needed to become a hardworking student. Without the tightness and the smallness of the school I don't think I would have been able to do good at all.

5.0 NicheUser

3/15/2016

I've always had good experiences with my teachers. They genuinely care about the students and will do anything and everything to help them succeed academically, and just in life in general.

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2.0 parent

11/15/2007

5.0 parent

5/29/2007

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Attendance Zone

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List Price Range

$360K - $1.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$626,817

Median Lot Size

14,810 Sq Ft

% Renters

23%

Average Household Income

$86,050

% of College Grads

24.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,154 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$484,000

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2 Baths
1,266 Sq Ft

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

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2 Baths
1,532 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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$7,900 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath

56821 N Carolina Hwy 12
Unit SI ID1255532P
Hatteras, NC

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2 Beds
2 Baths

57211 Atlantic View Dr
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Hatteras, NC

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2 Beds
1 Bath

39190 W Sunfish Ct
Unit SI ID1255538P
Avon, NC

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$5,479 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths

57219 Island Club Ln
Unit SI ID1255543P
Hatteras, NC

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$7,645 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath

56821 N Carolina Hwy 12
Unit SI ID1255544P
Hatteras, NC

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$8,061 per month

Condo for Rent
Studio
1 Bath

56821 N Carolina Hwy 12
Unit SI ID1255555P
Hatteras, NC

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$5,682 per month

Condo for Rent
5 Beds
3 Baths

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Unit SI ID1255933P
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$6,520 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath

56821 N Carolina Hwy 12
Unit SI ID1255551P
Hatteras, NC

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$8,061 per month

Condo for Rent
Studio
1 Bath

56821 N Carolina Hwy 12
Unit SI ID1255552P
Hatteras, NC

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Pre-K to 5th
Public

B-

Fessenden Center

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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North Carolina Dare County Buxton

Cape Hatteras Secondary School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Buxton, NC, in the Buxton neighborhood, and is served by the Dare County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 363 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Cape Hatteras Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $626,817. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cape Hatteras Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Buxton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cape Hatteras Secondary School.

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