For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 453 students in 27949, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 27949, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in 27949, NC is Kitty Hawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27949 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27949, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27949, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2313
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2313
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27949, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27949, NC include Kitty Hawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27949?
1 public schools are located in 27949.
What percentage of students in 27949 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 27949 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27949?
27949 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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