Hyde County, NC
Hyde County | About
“Carved out of the large Bath County in 1705, Hyde County was initially named Wickham Precinct, named for then Governor John Archdale’s ancestral home near Buckinghamshire, England. In 1712, the county received its first name change, becoming Hyde Precinct, in honor of the current governor and lord proprietor of North Carolina, Edward Hyde. When Bath County was abolished in 1739, the precinct’s name was permanently changed to Hyde County.
Since its establishment, no county in North Carolina has experienced more boundary shifts than Hyde County….By 1870, the county’s boundaries were reduced to present day dimensions when its northeastern part was amalgamated with portions of Currituck and Tyrell Counties to form the newly established Dare County.
The county contains nine townships and cities, with its county seat located at Swan Quarter. The eight other townships or cities are Engelhard, Fairfield, Germantown, Last Chance, Nebraska, Ocracoke, Scranton, and Stumpy Point.
Hyde County is known for its preservation of national deemed wildlife refuges. There are four refuges located in Hyde County (Alligator River, Mattamuskeet, Pocosin Lakes, and Swan Quarter), while part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is contained within the county’s boundaries.”
- Population: 5,224 (2006)- 5,476 (2016)
- Some College- 22.4%
- Associate’s Degree- 8.4%
- Bachelor’s-6.5%
- Higher than Bachelor’s Degree- 2.2%
- Unemployed- 3.1%(2006)- 8.5% (2016)
- Number of People enrolled in UNC System School-62
- Public High school seniors applying to UNC System Schools-21
- Number of people applying to Community College
- Number of people enrolled in Community College-
(sources:https://northcarolinahistory.org, https://www.wikipedia.org, )
Educational Resources
Beaufort Community College (BCCC) services Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington Counties. BCCC provides high-quality, public higher education resources to support a variety of career paths from skilled technical opportunities, to healthcare to business and beyond.
Beaufort Community College Videos
David Loope, Early College at BCCC
Beaufort Community College President David Loope explains the BCCC early college program where freshmen high school students can start taking college-level courses and then graduate in 5 years with both a high school diploma and an associates degree.
David Loope, Affordable Community College
Beaufort Community College President David Loope describes how very cost effective NC Community Colleges are. He explains that they have several scholarships and other financial services support solutions available for area students. The financial support offered enables students to earn credentials that lead to well-paying jobs without incurring a significant financial hardship.
David Loope, Beaufort’s Four Aspirations
David Loope, President of Beaufort County Community College describes how they hope to social and economic mobility in BCCCs service area:
1. Break the cycle of poverty.
2. Grow the middle class.
3. Reduce dependence on external aid.
4. Improve the residents’ quality of life.
Dr. Regis Gilman: ECU Online
East Carolina University offers 1,000 online courses, 16 undergraduate majors, 40 graduate majors and 56 graduate certificates online. Dr. Regis Gilman, Executive Director, Continuing Studies, explains how the ECU online program is perfect for those who work during the day.
East Carolina Offers High Return to Taxpayers
ECU explains that the North Carolina taxpayer gets a great return from investing in the school. They are proud of their history of supporting graduates across North Carolina, especially in rural and underserved counties.
Beaufort County Jobs
Please explore the following list of jobs:
Education: School Social Worker (Hyde County Schools, Swanquarter, NC)
Job Qualification
- Must hold or be eligible to hold a NC Professional Educator’s License in the area of School Social Worker.
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$500 sign on bonus, 1.5% annual supplement.
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Education: High School Mathematics Teacher (Hyde County Schools, Swanquarter, NC)
Job Qualification
- Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Secondary Mathematics (grades 9-12).
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$500 sign on bonus, 1.5% annual supplement.
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Support Resources
Want to go earn your higher education credentials and get a better paying job, but need additional support resources to make it happen? Please see the list of support resources below that are available in your county:
Transportation - Hyde County Transit
“Transit Services are available to ALL citizens. They are affordable, too. The most expensive outing is a round trip to Greenville that costs $5. Other than that, an in-county ride will cost no more than $2.10.
To schedule a ride with Hyde County Transit, please call (252) 926-1637. The hearing impaired may call the Telecommunications Relay Service TDD 1-800-735-2962 or Voice 1-877-735-8262.”
Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Beaufort County Community College has a foundation that helps students with scholarships and other financial aid. “The BCCC Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1984 to provide community-based support for the college in achieving its educational and workforce development goals. Through the Foundation, generous donors provide support for scholarships, institutional programs, faculty and staff development and facility improvements.”
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Testimonials
Please explore the following testimonials:
Marshall Betts of Hyde County Shares Why She Commutes
Marshall Betts gets up early to cummute to Beaufort County Community College from Hyde County. This is an important part of her early college experience. She also gets home late due to the distance between her house and the college. In this video she shares why it is important for her to make this committment.