For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,829 students in Dare County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dare County, NC are First Flight Middle School, Bear Grass Charter School and Manteo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dare County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Dare County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dare County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Flight Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Manteo Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730
Grades: 6-12
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dare County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dare County, NC include First Flight Middle School, Bear Grass Charter School and Manteo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dare County?
4 public middle schools are located in Dare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County?
Dare County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Dare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dare County include: First Flight Middle School vs. Manteo Middle School, Manteo Middle School vs. First Flight Middle School
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