Best public schools in Buxton, NC

2 public schools in Buxton: 1 elementary · 1 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

1 school in Buxton

Cape Hatteras Elementary School 27.5

Dare County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 306 students

ELA 44%Math 45%Science 73%

#911 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Combined schools

1 school in Buxton

Cape Hatteras Secondary School 59.5

Dare County Schools · Grades 6-12 · 363 students

ELA 55%Math 63%Science 64%

#79 of 194 in North Carolina

School districts serving Buxton

Dare County Schools 11

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