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Best Currituck County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,590 students in Currituck County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Currituck County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Currituck County, NC are Water's Edge Village School, The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school and Knotts Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Currituck County, NC public schools 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). Schools in Currituck County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Currituck County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water's Edge Village School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1126 Schoolhouse Lane
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4502
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2966 Caratoke Hwy
Currituck, NC 27929
(252) 232-3107
Gr: 9-13 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Knotts Island Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
413 Woodleigh Road
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Moyock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Tulls Creek Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Shawboro Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
370 Shawboro Road
Shawboro, NC 27973
(252) 232-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
W T Griggs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
261 Poplar Branch Road
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
(252) 453-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Currituck County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4203 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Currituck County Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4263 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Moyock Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
216 Survey Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-2566
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Jarvisburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
110 Jarvisburg Rd
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Shortcut Road
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Tulls Creek Elementary School
125 Campus Drive
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 722-0900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Currituck County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Currituck County, NC include Water's Edge Village School, The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school and Knotts Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Currituck County?
11 public schools are located in Currituck County.
What percentage of students in Currituck County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Currituck County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Currituck County?
Currituck County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Currituck County are often viewed compared to one another?

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