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Hyde County

North Carolina · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Hyde County number 3 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 162 students per campus. That works out to 1 high schools.

7-year change in Hyde County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
485
-131 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 56%
% Hispanic
30%
was 21%
% Black
20%
was 22%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
485
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,713
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.3%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
47 students
Combined / other
2
438 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hyde County Schools
485 students · 1 district in Hyde County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hyde County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
58%
Hispanic
10%
Black
25%
Asian
0%
Two or more
15%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
29%
Black
20%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.0% under 18

Test scores in Hyde County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Ocracoke School· 71.0%
  2. Mattamuskeet School· 36.8%

See all 2 schools in Hyde County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mattamuskeet SchoolSwan QuarterCombinedPK-12299·
Ocracoke SchoolOcracokeCombinedPK-12139·
Hyde AcademySwan QuarterHigh09-1347·

Cities in Hyde County

Swan Quarter2 schoolsOcracoke1 school

About Hyde County

In North Carolina, Hyde County is a rural-scale county of about 4,592 residents. 3 public schools across the county teaches about 485 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $53,713, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 19%. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the North Carolina median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Hyde County comprises 1 high school (47), and 2 combined or other schools.

Hyde County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 485 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 485 students, decreased 21% from the 616 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 21% to 30% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Hyde County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hyde County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Hyde County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 485.
How many high schools are in Hyde County?
Hyde County, North Carolina has 1 public high school, serving approximately 47 students.
What is the largest school district in Hyde County?
Hyde County Schools is the largest school district in Hyde County, serving approximately 485 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hyde County?
Hyde County, North Carolina has a population of approximately 4,592, with a median age of 47. About 18.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hyde County?
Median household income in Hyde County is $53,713, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 19.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hyde County?
Approximately 14.7% of adults 25 and older in Hyde County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hyde County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 82.3% of students in Hyde County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 86.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hyde County schools?
Across Hyde County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hyde County?
Hyde County residents are approximately 58% White, 10% Hispanic, 25% Black, 15% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hyde County is owner-occupied?
Hyde County has about 2,952 housing units, of which roughly 71.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data