For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,499 students in Currituck County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Currituck County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
4,499 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
282 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Currituck County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
442 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
180 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
3,408 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
75%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
447 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
326
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
381
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
375
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
371
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
372
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
338
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
364
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,580 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,316 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,580
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,316
$11,655
Best Currituck County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2966 Caratoke Hwy
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Grades: 9-13
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Knotts Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 Woodleigh Road
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Moyock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Tulls Creek Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
Grades: K-5
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Shawboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Shawboro Road
Shawboro, NC 27973
(252) 232-2237
Shawboro, NC 27973
(252) 232-2237
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
W T Griggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 Poplar Branch Road
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
(252) 453-2700
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
(252) 453-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Currituck County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4203 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #77.
Currituck County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4263 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-2171
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Moyock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Survey Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-2566
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-2566
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Jarvisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Jarvisburg Rd
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 Shortcut Road
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Currituck County Schools School District?
Currituck County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,499 students.
What is the rank of Currituck County Schools School District?
Currituck County Schools School District is ranked #133 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Currituck County Schools School District?
75% of Currituck County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Currituck County Schools School District?
Currituck County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Currituck County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,316 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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