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Dare County Public Schools

Dare County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

11

public schools

Total Enrollment

5,181

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Dare County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dare County has one district entry in this county file: Dare County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Kill Devil Hills has the most listed schools, with 3 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Dare County

Reported Enrollment

5,181

11 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High4
Other0

1 School District in Dare County

Dare County Schools

11 schools
5,181 students enrolled

11 Public Schools in Dare County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

First Flight High School

Dare County Schools

Kill Devil Hills, 27948 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High956 students

Manteo Elementary School

Dare County Schools

Manteo, 27954 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary660 students

First Flight Middle School

Dare County Schools

Kill Devil Hills, 27948 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle612 students

Manteo High School

Dare County Schools

Manteo, 27954 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High578 students

Nags Head Elementary School

Dare County Schools

Nags Head, 27959 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary538 students

Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Dare County Schools

Kitty Hawk, 27949 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary453 students

Manteo Middle School

Dare County Schools

Manteo, 27954 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle369 students

Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Dare County Schools

Buxton, 27920 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–12High365 students

First Flight Elementary School

Dare County Schools

Kill Devil Hills, 27948 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary320 students

Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Dare County Schools

Buxton, 27920 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary310 students

Dare Learning Academy

Dare County Schools

Nags Head, 27959 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Alternative20 students

Dare County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dare County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dare County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dare County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dare County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dare County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dare County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Dare County Education OverviewCounty school score: 68/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.