For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,306 students in Currituck County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Currituck County, NC are The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school and Currituck County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Currituck County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Currituck County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Currituck County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Currituck County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)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
Gr: 9-13 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Currituck County High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Currituck County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Currituck County, NC include The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school and Currituck County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Currituck County?
2 public high schools are located in Currituck County.
What is the racial composition of students in Currituck County?
Currituck County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Currituck County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Currituck County include: The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school vs. Currituck County High School, Currituck County High School vs. The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school
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