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Hyde County Schools & Education

School Score

88/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,356

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,969

School Score

88/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#1

of 100 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hyde County

Measured School Summary

Hyde County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 88/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Hyde County spends $10,356 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 120% above the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 49% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hyde County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

88/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

7.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,356

$3,387 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Hyde County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Hyde County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Hyde County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#1

of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 48 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Hyde County Schools

High school only in this slice

475 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 2

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hyde County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hyde County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Hyde County, North Carolina

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Small-Scale Learning in a Coastal Setting

Hyde County operates 3 public schools for just 475 students, making it one of the smallest systems in the state. The county utilizes a unique model with two K-12 'other' schools and one high school.

Direct Support Through Hyde County Schools

Hyde County Schools is the single district managing all local students with no charter schools present. This small scale allows for highly personalized attention across its three public facilities.

Deeply Rural and Intimate Schooling

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, with an average school size of only 238 students. Mattamuskeet School is the largest campus, but it still feels private with only 317 students enrolled.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Hyde County

Reported Enrollment

475

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other2

1 School District in Hyde County

Hyde County Schools

3 schools
475 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Hyde County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

Mattamuskeet School

Hyde County Schools

Swan Quarter, 27885 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other317 students

Ocracoke School

Hyde County Schools

Ocracoke, 27960 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other158 students

Hyde Academy

Hyde County Schools

Swan Quarter, 27885 / Rural: Remote

Record9–UGHigh0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,356

State avg $6,969

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which North Carolina counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jones County (97.0%), Pamlico County (95.7%), and Currituck County (95.0%) currently lead North Carolina among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,969. The highest current county values are Hyde County ($10,356), Tyrrell County ($9,655), and Orange County ($8,629). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Hyde County?
Hyde County has a school score of 88/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Hyde County?
The high school graduation rate in Hyde County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Hyde County spend per student?
Hyde County spends $10,356 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Hyde County, North Carolina — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Hyde County, North Carolina?

Hyde County operates 3 public schools for just 475 students, making it one of the smallest systems in the state. The county utilizes a unique model with two K-12 'other' schools and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Hyde County, North Carolina?

Hyde County Schools is the single district managing all local students with no charter schools present. This small scale allows for highly personalized attention across its three public facilities.

What is the school experience like in Hyde County?

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, with an average school size of only 238 students. Mattamuskeet School is the largest campus, but it still feels private with only 317 students enrolled.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.