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4 schools in Manteo

North Carolina · Public K-12

Manteo's public-school count of 4 reflects a system enrolling about 1,547 students inside North Carolina, broken out as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Manteo

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,547
-185 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 64%
% Hispanic
28%
was 24%
% Black
3%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dare Early CollegeElementaryM-M·
Manteo Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05636
Manteo High SchoolHigh09-12528
Manteo Middle SchoolMiddle06-08383

About Manteo

Manteo is a small North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,547 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 387, lower than the state mean of about 571.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Manteo has shrank 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,732 students to 1,547. Manteo now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 24% to 28%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Manteo discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Manteo, North Carolina?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Manteo, with a combined enrollment of about 1,547.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Manteo?
Manteo has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Manteo?
Manteo Elementary School is the largest public school in Manteo by enrollment, with approximately 636 students.
What school districts serve Manteo?
Manteo public schools are operated by Dare County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Manteo cover?
Public schools in Manteo serve students from pre-K through grade 12.