2400 N. Croatan Hwy, Suite D PO Box 2539
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone 252-441-0614 Fax 252-441-3580

Schools

Dare County Schools Administration Office
www.dare.k12.nc.us

252-480-8888
3020 Wrightsville Avenue
PO Box 1508, Nags Head, NC 27959


Administration office for Dare County Schools.

Eligibility: Serves Dare County, NC.

Fees: None


Cape Hatteras Elementary School

995-6196
47500 Middle Ridge Trail
PO Box 989, Buxton, NC 27920


Grades K-5


Cape Hatteras Secondary School

995-5730
48576 Hwy 12
PO Box 948, Buxton, NC 27920


Grades 6-12


College of the Albemarle (COA)
www.albemarle.edu

252-473-2264
132 Russell Twiford Road
Manteo, NC 27954


COA is a comprehensive community college providing a variety of courses and activities to meet the needs and interests of individuals, businesses, and industries in the area

Eligibility: Varies with programs.

Fees: Contact for current fees and program schedules.


Dare County Alternative School

473-3141
Hwy 64/264
PO Box 1878, Manteo, NC 27954


Grades 8-adult


First Flight Elementary School

441-1111
107 Veterans Drive
PO Box 1836, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948


Grades K-5


First Flight High School

449-7000
100 Veteran’s Drive
PO Box 1758, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948


Grades 9-12


First Flight Middle School

441-8888
109 Veterans Drive
PO Box 1999, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948


Grades 6-8


Home Schooling
www.ncdnpe.org

1309 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1309



Provides state guidelines and requirements for families wishing to home school their child.

Eligibility: Serves all.

Fees: None for information


KINDERGARTEN




In North Carolina, children must be five years old on or before October 16 of the year, they enter school. Parents should register children several months before they are due to enter kindergarten. To determine a base school assignment, call a nearby school or the Office of Student Assignment in your school system. Dare County Schools 480-8888
By state law, all children must have the following to enter school:

  • Social Security Card: Obtain from the Social Security Administration office 1-800-722-1213.

  • Proof of Residence: Property deed, rental license, or utility bill must be presented. A driver's license is not accepted.

  • Official Birth Certificate with Seal: Obtain from the county or state Health Department in the area where the child was born or the Bureau of Vital Records.

  • Health Assessment Form: The law requires a physical examination, no earlier than 12 months before school entry, before a child can enter kindergarten. Forms are available at Dare County Schools, Dare County Department of Public Health, and area doctors’ offices. A physical exam may be obtained at Dare County Department of Public Health 475-5003.

  • Immunization Records- Medical evidence signed by a physician or health/human services department


Kitty Hawk Elementary School

261-2313
16 Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949


Grades K-5


Manteo Elementary School

473-2742
701 N. Hwy 64/264
PO Box 190, Manteo, NC 27954


Grades K-5


Manteo High School

473-5841
616 Wingina Ave
PO Box 280, Manteo, NC 27954


Grades 9-12


Manteo Middle School

473-5549
1000 N. Hwy 64/264
PO Box 817, Manteo, NC 27954


Grades 6-8


Nags Head Elementary School

480-8880
3100 Wrightsville Avenue
PO Box 1507, Nags Head, NC 27959


Grades K-5