For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 451 students in Dare County, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Dare County, NC is Bear Grass Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dare County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Dare County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dare County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Grass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Dare County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Dare County, NC include Bear Grass Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dare County?
1 public charter schools are located in Dare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County?
Dare County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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