Ocracoke School

Hyde County Schools
120 Schoolhouse Rd
Ocracoke, NC 27960
139 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Ocracoke School is a unique, K-12 public institution located on Ocracoke Island, a remote barrier island within the Outer Banks of North Carolina. As part of the Hyde County Schools district, it serves as the educational heart of a small, tight-knit island community accessible only by ferry or air. Because of the island's isolation and small population, the school functions as a singular, unified campus where students from kindergarten through high school learn together, often benefiting from small class sizes and a highly personalized instructional environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture and history of Ocracoke, reflecting the values of its maritime heritage and the close relationships between residents. Beyond academics, the school acts as a primary community hub, hosting local events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit that bridges the gap between different grade levels. By providing a comprehensive education in such a distinctive geographic setting, Ocracoke School plays a critical role in preserving the island’s way of life while preparing its students to engage with the world beyond their shores.
139
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    72 (51.8%)
  • White
    63 (45.3%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hyde County Schools
Phone: (252)928-3251
Website: http://www.hyde.k12.nc.us/o/ocracoke
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio