Serving 1,041 students in grades 9-12, Currituck County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Currituck County High School's student population of 1,041 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,041 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 17, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence in Every Student
School Rankings
Currituck County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Currituck County High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
5%
25%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Currituck County High School's ranking?
Currituck County High School is ranked #1055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Currituck County High School often compared to?
Currituck County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Currituck County High School?
The graduation rate of Currituck County High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Currituck County High School?
1,041 students attend Currituck County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Currituck County High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Currituck County High School?
Currituck County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Currituck County High School offer ?
Currituck County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Currituck County High School part of?
Currituck County High School is part of Currituck County Schools School District.
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