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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 10
Dare County Schools ranked in the top 10% for overall proficiency scores.
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.
93%
Students in Dare County Schools graduate at significantly higher rates than other districts in North Carolina.
10/10
All 10 schools in Dare County met or exceeded growth during the 2022-23 school year!
Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Schools is one of the few public school districts in the nation to have a public education foundation.
CTE
Dare County Schools Career & Technical Education gives students an opportunity to explore potential career pathways and earn industry recognized credentials.
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!