For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 474 students in Hyde County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hyde County, NC are Ocracoke School, Hyde Academy and Mattamuskeet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyde County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hyde County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hyde County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mattamuskeet School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hyde County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocracoke School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Schoolhouse Rd
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hyde Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20392 Hwy Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: 9-13 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mattamuskeet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Juniper Bay Road
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hyde County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hyde County, NC include Ocracoke School, Hyde Academy and Mattamuskeet School.
How many public high schools are located in Hyde County?
3 public high schools are located in Hyde County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hyde County?
Hyde County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hyde County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hyde County include: Hyde Academy vs. Ocracoke School, Ocracoke School vs. Hyde Academy, Ocracoke School vs. Mattamuskeet School
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