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Education Currituck County Schools Currituck County Schools Main Office (252) 232-2223 2958 Caratoke Hwy., P.O. Box 40 Currituck, NC 27929 The ten schools in the Currituck County School System are now serving approximately 4,000 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Three new schools opened in Currituck County in the fall of 2008 - Jarvisburg Elementary, Shawboro Elementary, and the JP Knapp Early College High School. The Currituck County School System has one of the most rigorous student accountability policies in the state and it consistently ranks high among school systems in the state for student performance on the end-of-grade tests. In 2007-08, four elementary schools met 100% of their AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) goals outlined by "No Child Left Behind" legislation. Click here for more information on the ABC's Accountability Program. |
Elementary Schools Central Elementary School 504 Shortcut Rd. Barco, NC 27917 Grades: Pre-K to 5 Principal: Rhonda Davis Enrollment: Approx. 210 2007-08 Student Achievement: "School of Progress - Expected Growth" 67.2% Proficiency in Reading and 71.0% Proficiency in Math Dr. W.T. Griggs Elementary School (252) 453-2700 261 Poplar Branch Rd. Poplar Branch, NC 27965 Grades: K-5 Principal: Diane Newbern Enrollment: Approx. 500 2007-08 Student Achievement: "School of Progress - High Growth" 67.6% Proficiency in Reading and 80.2% Proficiency in Math Jarvisburg Elementary School (252) 491-2050 110 Jarvisburg Rd. Jarvisburg, NC 27947 Grades: K-5 Principal: Diane Newbern Enrollment: Approx. 260 School Achievement: N/A for 2007-08 Knotts Island Elementary School (252) 429-3327 413 Woodleigh Rd. Knotts Island, NC 27950 Grades: K-6 Principal: Rick Hopkins Enrollment: Approx. 127 Student Achievement: "School of Excellence - High Growth" 74.0% Proficiency in Reading and 81.8% Proficiency in Math Moyock Elementary School (252) 435-6521 255 Tulls Creek Rd. Moyock, NC 27958 Grades: K-5 Principal: Whitney Bisbing Enrollment: Approx. 500 Student Achievement: "School of Progress - High Growth " 68.7% Proficiency in Reading and 87.7% Proficiency in Math Shawboro Elementary School (252) 232-2237 370 Shawboro Rd. Shawboro, NC 27973 Grades: Pre-K to 5 Principal: Terrie Godfrey Enrollment: Approx. 490 School Achievement: "School of Progress - High Growth" 68.1% Proficiency in Reading, 79.1% Proficiency in Math |
Middle Schools Currituck County Middle School 4263 Caratoke Hwy. Barco, NC 27917 Grades: 6-8 Principal: Bill Wicks Enrollment: Approx. 400 2007-08 Student Achievement: "School of Progress - High Growth" 68.8% Proficiency in Reading and 76.3% Proficiency in Math Moyock Middle School (252) 435-2566 216 Survey Rd. Moyock, NC 27958 Grades: 6-8 Principal: Virginia Arrington Enrollment: Approx. 600 2007-08 Student Achievement: "School of Progress - Expected Growth" 66.6% Proficiency in Reading and 75.3% Proficiency in Math
High Schools Currituck County High School Barco, NC 27917 Grades: 9-12 Principal: Diane Newbern Enrollment: Approx. 1,300 2007-08 Student Achievement: "School of Progress - Expected Growth" SAT Average: 993 total score, 57% Participation Graduation Rate: 77.7% J.P. Knapp Early College High School (252) 232-3107 2966 Caratoke Hwy. Currituck, NC 27929 Grades: 9-12 Principal: Renee Dowdy Enrollment: Approx. 83 Student Achievement: N/A for 2007-08 |
________________________________________________________ Colleges and Universities The proximity of several higher learning institutions such as College of the Albemarle and Elizabeth City State University, gives graduating seniors and local residents the opportunity to attend college while staying close to home.
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