For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,590 students in Currituck County, NC (there are , 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 92%).
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Currituck County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Water's Edge Village School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1126 Schoolhouse Lane
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4502
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4502
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-13
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Knotts Island Elementary 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
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Moyock Elementary 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: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
Shawboro Elementary 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
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
W T Griggs Elementary 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
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #88.
Currituck County Middle 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
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
Moyock Middle 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
| 641 students
Rank: #1010.
Jarvisburg Elementary 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
| 249 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary 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-5
| 261 students
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 92%).
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Currituck County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public 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, Currituck County Middle School vs. Moyock Middle School
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