Excellent
#28 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Hyde Academy
High School · Hyde County Schools · Swan Quarter, NC
A high school in Swan Quarter, NC where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20392 Hwy US 264, Swan Quarter, NC 27885
- Math 62% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hyde Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Hyde Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,448
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
7.6%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hyde County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hyde Academy is listed in Hyde County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hyde Academy
Hyde Academy is a public high school in Swan Quarter, NC, part of Hyde County Schools, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-UG. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hyde Academy
What grades does Hyde Academy serve?
Hyde Academy serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Hyde Academy?
Hyde Academy has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
How does Hyde Academy rank in NC?
Hyde Academy ranks #28 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hyde Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hyde Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hyde Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hyde Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hyde Academy a charter school?
No, Hyde Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hyde Academy a Title I school?
No, Hyde Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hyde Academy?
90.3% of students at Hyde Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hyde County
- Phone
- (252) 926-0221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27885)
- 949
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27885; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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