Cape Hatteras Secondary School

48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 365 students in grades 6-12, Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cape Hatteras Secondary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cape Hatteras Secondary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1183 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cape Hatteras Secondary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cape Hatteras Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cape Hatteras Secondary School's ranking?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is ranked #1183 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cape Hatteras Secondary School often compared to?
Cape Hatteras Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manteo High School, First Flight High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
365 students attend Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cape Hatteras Secondary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Hatteras Secondary School?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cape Hatteras Secondary School offer ?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cape Hatteras Secondary School part of?
Cape Hatteras Secondary School is part of Dare County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   12/11/2012
The teachers are excellent and knowledgeable, for the most part. Facility is great and well maintained. Seems to be a wide variety of extracurricular, sports are somewhat limited with a small student body. Band seems to get many, many accolades.
- Posted by Parent - crisk
2   3/7/2011
Facilities are very nice but that is about it. Academic programs is mrore of a push to graduation its very doubtful that any student actually learns the material. There is little to no school spirit even with descent womens athletics and mens atheltics growing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - water

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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