For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 323 students in 27885, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27885, NC are Hyde Academy and Mattamuskeet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27885 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27885, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27885 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27885, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
27885, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20392 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
20400 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27885, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27885, NC include Hyde Academy and Mattamuskeet School.
How many public high schools are located in 27885?
2 public high schools are located in 27885.
What is the racial composition of students in 27885?
27885 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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