For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,688 students in 27917, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27917, NC are Currituck County High School, Currituck County Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 27917 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27917, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27917, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27917, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27917, NC include Currituck County High School, Currituck County Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27917?
3 public schools are located in 27917.
What is the racial composition of students in 27917?
27917 public schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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