For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 451 students in Dare County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Dare County, NC is Bear Grass Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dare County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Dare County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dare County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Grass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Dare County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dare County, NC include Bear Grass Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dare County?
1 public charter schools are located in Dare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County?
Dare County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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