Students at Manteo Elementary School have started a tradition of giving to communities in need during the holidays. Learn more about this creative student-led project!
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Students at First Flight Middle School recently had the opportunity to speak with published author, Scott Reintgen. Learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Students at First Flight High School organized a fundraiser to support families in Ocracoke during Thanksgiving. Learn more here!
Did You Know?
Dual Language Immersion
Dare County Schools is excited to offer parents the option of enrolling their rising kindergarten and first-grade students in a Spanish Dual Language classroom.
Top 5
Dare County Schools was ranked in the top 5 public school districts in North Carolina by a 2017 report from the Public School Forum.
Coastal Studies Program
Cape Hatteras Secondary School offers students an exciting opportunity to partner with a local Coastal Studies Institute to learn more about the rich ecosystems on the Outer Banks.
95%
Students in Dare County Schools graduate at significantly higher rates than other districts in North Carolina.
A+
All schools in Dare County meet or exceed growth each year. Manteo High School is one of the few schools in North Carolina to receive a school grade of A+.
Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Schools is one of the few public school districts in the nation to have a public education foundation.
SAT
Our high schools are nationally recognized for high SAT scores and high college acceptance rates.
Teacher Housing Units
Teachers that work for Dare County Schools have the option of living in one of our teacher housing apartment complexes. This is just one of the many advantages of working in Dare County Schools!