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Hatteras CDP, NC

ZIP 27943 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 27943

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 27943 (Hatteras, NC) is associated with Dare County Schools (LEA 3701110) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Pamlico Community College about 65.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Dare County Schools
LEA ID
3701110
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (10)

  • Pamlico Community College65.8 miles (105.8 km)2yr-public
  • Carteret Community College69.8 miles (112.4 km)2yr-public
  • Beaufort County Community College75.1 miles (120.9 km)2yr-public
  • Elizabeth City State University78.4 miles (126.2 km)4yr-public
  • Mid-Atlantic Christian University80.1 miles (128.9 km)4yr-private
  • Craven Community College80.4 miles (129.3 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Albemarle81.5 miles (131.2 km)2yr-public
  • Martin Community College89.7 miles (144.3 km)2yr-public
  • East Carolina University98.3 miles (158.2 km)4yr-public
  • Pitt Community College99.5 miles (160.1 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Cape Hatteras Elementary Schoolpublic——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Cape Hatteras Secondary Schoolpublic——8.1 miles (13.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 27943

What school district is ZIP code 27943 in?
ZIP 27943 (Hatteras, NC) maps to Dare County Schools (LEA ID 3701110) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 27943?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 27943 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 27943 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher49.6%
High school15.3%
Less than HS0.8%
School districtDare County Schools