Best Public Schools in Buxton, NC (2025-26)

Best Buxton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 669 students in Buxton, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Buxton, NC are Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Cape Hatteras Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buxton, NC public schools have an score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Buxton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buxton, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cape Hatteras Secondary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
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Top 50%

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48576 Highway 12
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5730

Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Cape Hatteras Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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47500 Middle Ridge
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196

Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Buxton, NC?

The top ranked public schools in Buxton, NC include Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Cape Hatteras Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Buxton?

2 public schools are located in Buxton.

What is the racial composition of students in Buxton?

Buxton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).