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#1145 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

Ocracoke School

School · Hyde County Schools · Ocracoke, NC

A Hyde County Schools school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 189, Ocracoke, NC 27960

  • Math 73% vs NC 58% (2025)
  • Reading 73% vs NC 51% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$25,648
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Ocracoke School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 NC)
School
State
58%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 NC)
School
State
51%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

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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The neighborhood

Where Ocracoke School 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 66Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median home value

$472,200

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Hyde County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mattamuskeet SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–12Not available292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hyde County Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 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

Ocracoke School is listed in Hyde County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ocracoke School

Ocracoke School is a public school in Ocracoke, NC, part of Hyde County Schools, serving approximately 151 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,145 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ocracoke School

What grades does Ocracoke School serve?

Ocracoke School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ocracoke School?

Ocracoke School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocracoke School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ocracoke School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ocracoke School rank in NC?

Ocracoke School ranks #1,145 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Ocracoke School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ocracoke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ocracoke School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocracoke School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ocracoke School a charter school?

No, Ocracoke School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ocracoke School a Title I school?

No, Ocracoke School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocracoke School?

45.0% of students at Ocracoke School 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hyde County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 27960)
709
Area median age
46.8
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 27960; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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