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Best Schools in 28516, NC
28516, NC has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,273 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 28516 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28516, NC
The top high schools in 28516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carteret High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
2. West Carteret High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1146 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28516, NC
The top middle schools in 28516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morehead City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
2. Beaufort Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28516, NC
The top elementary schools in 28516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
2. Harkers Island Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 117 Students
3. Beaufort Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
4. Tiller School
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Projected Test Scores
Tiller School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 195 Students
5. Morehead City Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
6. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
7. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28516, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28516, NC has a total population of 11,207 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28516, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28516, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28516, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28516, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28516, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28516, NC
How many schools are in 28516, NC?
28516, NC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,273 students in total.
How do schools in 28516 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28516 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 28516 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28516?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations