For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 474 students in Hyde County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Hyde County, NC are Ocracoke School, Hyde Academy and Mattamuskeet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyde County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hyde County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hyde County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hyde Academy, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hyde County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocracoke School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Schoolhouse Rd
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hyde Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20392 Hwy Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Grades: 9-13
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mattamuskeet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Juniper Bay Road
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Grades: PK-12
| 292 students
Hyde County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20392 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
20400 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hyde County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Hyde County, NC include Ocracoke School, Hyde Academy and Mattamuskeet School.
How many public high schools are located in Hyde County?
3 public high schools are located in Hyde County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyde County?
Hyde County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hyde County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hyde County include: Hyde Academy vs. Ocracoke School, Mattamuskeet School vs. Ocracoke School, Ocracoke School vs. Hyde Academy
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