For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,041 students in Barco, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Barco, NC is Currituck County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barco, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Barco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Barco, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Currituck County High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barco, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Currituck County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4203 Caratoke Hwy
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0014
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barco, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barco, NC include Currituck County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barco?
1 public high schools are located in Barco.
What is the racial composition of students in Barco?
Barco public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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