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#358 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 14% in state

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school

High School · Currituck County Schools · Currituck, NC

A Currituck County Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2966 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck, NC 27929

  • Math 97% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 90% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency96.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+40.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.3 pts
Overall Proficiency93% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.9:1
District spending per student$12,078
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency97%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency90%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 93% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
97%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where The Jp Knapp Ech (i)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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$122,558

Median home value

$367,300

Median rent

$1,667/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

92.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

0 in Currituck County Schools

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Currituck County Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$12,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school is listed in Currituck County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school is a public high school in Currituck, NC, part of Currituck County Schools, serving approximately 269 students in grades 9th-UG with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school

What grades does The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school serve?

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school?

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school?

The student-teacher ratio at The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school rank in NC?

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school ranks #358 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school's MySchoolScout rating?

The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school a charter school?

No, The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school a Title I school?

No, The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Jp Knapp Ech (i)school?

20.4% of students at The Jp Knapp Ech (i)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
9th – UG
Enrollment
269
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Currituck County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27929)
3,331
Area average commute
36.4 min
Area median age
41.5
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 27929; 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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