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Cape Hatteras Secondary School
PublicHighGrades 6–12
48576 Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920 · (252) 995-5730 · Part of Dare County Schools
Students
364
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Cape Hatteras Secondary School
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Next stop for Rodanthe kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Rodanthe kids come from and go next.
PK–55 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–12Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolYou are here
123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
48576 Highway 12, Buxton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 655
Grade 757
Grade 850
Grade 955
Grade 1049
Grade 1160
Grade 1238
Enrollment over time
345’20
362’21
365’22
363’23
364’24
Up 5.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 74%Hispanic 21%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.