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Watch all three of our high school graduations online! Learn more here.
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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction just released the average state teacher salary. Dare County Schools ranks top on the list. Learn more here!
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North Carolina Senator Bob Steinburg visited Dare County Schools on Thursday, May 9, to discuss important education issues. Learn more here!
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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!