Outer Banks Times

There were 4,489 students enrolled in Currituck County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Currituck County Schools roughly covers 10 schools within Currituck County and has a main office in Currituck.

Among the 10 schools in Currituck County Schools, Currituck County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,014 students in the 2023-24 school year.

North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.

If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.

School	Total Enrollment
Currituck County High School	1,014
Moyock Elementary School	724
Moyock Middle School	635
Shawboro Elementary School	633
Currituck County Middle School	395
The JP Knapp ECH (i) School	265
Jarvisburg Elementary School	248
Central Elementary School	244
W. T. Griggs Elementary School	241
Knotts Island Elementary School	90