For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,819 students in Dare County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dare County, NC are Bear Grass Charter School, Cape Hatteras Secondary School and First Flight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dare County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Dare County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dare County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Grass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
First Flight Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Manteo Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dare County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dare County, NC include Bear Grass Charter School, Cape Hatteras Secondary School and First Flight Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dare County, NC?
4 public middle schools are located in Dare County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County, NC?
Dare County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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