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Did You Know?
Dual Language Immersion
Dare County Schools is excited to offer parents the option of enrolling their rising kindergarten student in a Spanish Dual Language classroom.
Top 10
Dare County Schools ranked in the top 10% for overall proficiency scores.
Met Growth
Nags Head Elementary School met growth in math and reading during the 2022-2023 school year!
93%
Students in Dare County Schools graduate at significantly higher rates than other districts in North Carolina.
10/10
All 10 schools in Dare County met or exceeded growth during the 2022-23 school year!
Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Schools is one of the few public school districts in the nation to have a public education foundation.
CTE
Dare County Schools Career & Technical Education gives students an opportunity to explore potential career pathways and earn industry recognized credentials.
Teacher Housing Units
Teachers that work for Dare County Schools have the option of living in one of our teacher housing apartment complexes. This is just one of the many advantages of working in Dare County Schools!