For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in 27929, NC.
The top ranked public school in 27929, NC is The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27929 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27929, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27929, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27929, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27929, NC include The Jp Knapp Ech (I)school.
How many public schools are located in 27929?
1 public schools are located in 27929.
What is the racial composition of students in 27929?
27929 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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