Hyde County Schools & Education
Hyde County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Hyde County
Hyde County Schools
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 dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattamuskeet School | Record | Hyde County Schools | Swan Quarter, 27885Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 317 |
| Ocracoke School | Record | Hyde County Schools | Ocracoke, 27960Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 158 |
| Hyde Academy | Record | Hyde County Schools | Swan Quarter, 27885Rural: Remote | 9–UG | High | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,356
State avg $6,969
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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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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.