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Ocracoke School

Summary:

Ocracoke School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 158 students in Ocracoke, North Carolina. As part of the Hyde County Schools district, Ocracoke School consistently outperforms the district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.3% of Ocracoke School's 8th-grade students were proficient or better in EOG/Mathematics, compared to 61.3% for the Hyde County Schools district and 46.9% for North Carolina.

Ocracoke School's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past three school years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student population was 46.2% White, 52.53% Hispanic, and 0.63% African American and two or more races. The school has also seen fluctuations in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.76% in 2021-2022 to 44.94% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Ocracoke School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 7.9 students per teacher over the past three school years.

Ocracoke School's consistent academic excellence, as evidenced by its standardized test scores, is a notable strength. The school's small class sizes may also contribute to its success, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. While the school's socioeconomic profile has fluctuated, Ocracoke School continues to provide a quality education and valuable learning opportunities for its diverse student population.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 120 Schoolhouse Rd
       Ocracoke, NC  27960

(252) 928-3251

District: Hyde County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,156 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.5%
White:
46.2%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Compare Details Ocracoke School ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ocracoke School ranks better than 96.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ocracoke School ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.5%), White (46.2%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocracoke School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocracoke School is $20,156.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ocracoke School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ocracoke School 29th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Ocracoke School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Ocracoke School 17th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Ocracoke School in the ranking list.)

Hyde County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hyde County Schools 91st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ocracoke School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.80 734th 1276 42.5%
2007 63.21 485th 1293 62.5%
2008 87.88 91st 1324 93.1%
2009 79.36 221st 1354 83.7%
2010 76.94 263rd 1363 80.7%
2011 72.13 363rd 1381 73.7%
2012 82.74 148th 1388 89.3%
2013 81.17 209th 1403 85.1%
2014 87.74 130th 1390 90.6%
2015 91.68 70th 1440 95.1%
2016 87.01 126th 1425 91.2%
2017 89.04 96th 1429 93.3%
2018 61.84 551st 1434 61.6%
2019 68.87 424th 1473 71.2%
2021 84.37 191st 1489 87.2%
2022 68.41 428th 1514 71.7%
2023 88.97 122nd 1502 91.9%
2024 89.29 125th 1505 91.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.54 131st 1361 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ocracoke School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.77 30th 737 95.9%
2021 79.30 140th 741 81.1%
2022 69.15 212th 786 73.0%
2023 62.98 261st 784 66.7%
2024 95.77 29th 793 96.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.74 1st 639 99.8%
2023 51.80 324th 735 55.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.44 410th 731 43.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.98 24th 711 96.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.35 382nd 553 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.17 79th 632 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.24 8th 514 98.4%
2021 69.23 155th 594 73.9%
2022 84.69 107th 621 82.8%
2023 86.47 97th 626 84.5%
2024 95.64 17th 640 97.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.50 119th 585 79.7%
2023 88.97 87th 602 85.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Ocracoke School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.57 12th 444 97.3%
2022 96.24 1st 534 99.8%
2023 90.10 53rd 537 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ocracoke School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1989 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1990 86 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1991 93 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1992 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1993 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 100 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1995 87 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 87 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1998 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 76 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2000 73 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2001 65 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 77 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2003 77 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2004 77 3 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 84 3 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 83 3 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 84 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 3 111
2008 89 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 3 124
2009 90 3 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2010 93 2 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2011 97 1 0 40 0 0 0 0 138
2012 106 2 0 44 0 0 0 0 152
2013 112 1 0 46 0 0 0 0 159
2014 107 1 0 45 0 0 0 0 153
2015 104 1 0 55 0 0 0 0 160
2016 114 1 0 64 0 0 0 0 179
2017 117 2 0 65 0 0 1 0 185
2018 103 2 0 68 0 0 0 0 173
2019 106 2 0 77 0 0 1 0 186
2020 85 2 0 73 0 0 1 0 161
2021 85 2 0 79 0 0 0 0 166
2022 78 2 0 84 0 0 1 0 165
2023 73 1 0 83 0 0 1 0 158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ocracoke School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 94 8.0 11.7 n/a
1989 81 8.0 10.1 0
1990 87 11.0 7.9 0
1991 93 11.0 8.4 0
1992 96 11.0 8.7 n/a
1993 100 13.0 7.7 n/a
1994 101 14.0 7.2 6.9
1995 88 14.0 6.3 52.3
1996 88 14.0 6.3 52.3
1997 76 14.0 5.4 48.7
1998 79 15.0 5.3 n/a
1999 81 12.0 6.8 0
2000 76 13.0 5.8 0
2001 68 13.0 5.2 n/a
2002 91 14.0 6.5 0
2003 91 14.0 6.5 0
2004 94 14.0 6.7 8.5
2005 104 14.0 7.4 n/a
2006 108 14.0 7.7 12
2007 111 n/a n/a n/a
2008 124 19.6 6.3 n/a
2009 119 20.5 5.8 n/a
2010 133 20.7 6.4 n/a
2011 138 20.7 6.6 0
2012 152 21.0 7.2 0
2013 159 19.5 8.1 0
2014 153 22.0 6.9 n/a
2015 160 20.0 8.0 0
2016 179 21.0 8.5 97.2
2017 185 21.0 8.8 25.4
2018 173 21.0 8.2 17.3
2019 186 21.1 8.7 64.5
2020 161 21.3 7.5 36.6
2021 166 21.3 7.7 37.3
2022 165 20.8 7.9 15.8
2023 158 21.1 7.4 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ocracoke School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 94 8.0 11.7 n/a
1989 81 8.0 10.1 0
1990 87 11.0 7.9 0
1991 93 11.0 8.4 0
1992 96 11.0 8.7 n/a
1993 100 13.0 7.7 n/a
1994 101 14.0 7.2 6.9
1995 88 14.0 6.3 52.3
1996 88 14.0 6.3 52.3
1997 76 14.0 5.4 48.7
1998 79 15.0 5.3 n/a
1999 81 12.0 6.8 0
2000 76 13.0 5.8 0
2001 68 13.0 5.2 n/a
2002 91 14.0 6.5 0
2003 91 14.0 6.5 0
2004 94 14.0 6.7 8.5
2005 104 14.0 7.4 n/a
2006 108 14.0 7.7 12
2007 111 n/a n/a n/a
2008 124 19.6 6.3 n/a
2009 119 20.5 5.8 n/a
2010 133 20.7 6.4 n/a
2011 138 20.7 6.6 0
2012 152 21.0 7.2 0
2013 159 19.5 8.1 0
2014 153 22.0 6.9 n/a
2015 160 20.0 8.0 0
2016 179 21.0 8.5 97.2
2017 185 21.0 8.8 25.4
2018 173 21.0 8.2 17.3
2019 186 21.1 8.7 64.5
2020 161 21.3 7.5 36.6
2021 166 21.3 7.7 37.3
2022 165 20.8 7.9 15.8
2023 158 21.1 7.4 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ocracoke School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,316 (6.5%) $18,841 (93.5%) $20,156

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocracoke School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 424th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 122nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 20.7%
Ranks 30th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 261st of 784 Middle schools
 29.2%
Ranks 8th of 514 High schoolsRanks 97th of 626 High schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ocracoke School)61.578.6
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hyde County Schools)44.745
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Ocracoke School)69.271.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hyde County Schools)42.642.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ocracoke School)76.570
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hyde County Schools)58.838.1
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Ocracoke School)47.190
 42.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Hyde County Schools)58.852.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ocracoke School)99.964.3
 35.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hyde County Schools)7559.5
 15.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.850.4
 8.4%
6th Grade Reading (Ocracoke School)88.285.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Hyde County Schools)67.364.9
 2.4%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6047.5
 12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ocracoke School)93.376.9
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hyde County Schools)65.947.1
 18.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Ocracoke School)8092.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Hyde County Schools)65.958.8
 7.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ocracoke School)69.242.1
 27.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hyde County Schools)5527.5
 27.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Ocracoke School)84.647.4
 37.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Hyde County Schools)62.532.5
 30%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Ocracoke School)10068.4
 31.6%
   8th Grade Science (Hyde County Schools)82.560
 22.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Biology (Ocracoke School)90.969.2
 21.7%
   End of Course Biology (Hyde County Schools)54.143.8
 10.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Ocracoke School)10087.5
 12.5%
   End of Course English II (Hyde County Schools)51.663
 11.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Ocracoke School)10092.9
 7.1%
   End of Course Math I (Hyde County Schools)57.159.5
 2.4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.232.9
 8.3%
End of Course Math III (Ocracoke School)91.793.8
 2.1%
   End of Course Math III (Hyde County Schools)43.275.9
 32.7%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students186158
 15.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7783
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10673
 31.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%44.9%
 19.6%

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Students at Ocracoke School are 53% Hispanic, 46% White.

Yes. Ocracoke School ranks in the top 8.3% of North Carolina alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Ocracoke School.


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