Best Schools in Atlantic Beach, NC
Atlantic Beach, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,873 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Atlantic Beach meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atlantic Beach, NC
The top high schools in Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach, NC
The top middle schools in Atlantic Beach, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atlantic Beach, NC
The top elementary schools in Atlantic Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaufort Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Morehead City Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
3. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
4. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atlantic Beach, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atlantic Beach, NC has a total population of 1,382 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atlantic Beach, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atlantic Beach, NC
How many schools are in Atlantic Beach, NC?
Atlantic Beach, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,873 students in total.
How do schools in Atlantic Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Atlantic Beach score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Atlantic Beach meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atlantic Beach?
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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