Best Schools in Carteret County, NC
Carteret County, NC has a total of 27 schools including 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 9,619 students attend Carteret County, NC schools. On average, schools in Carteret County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carteret County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Carteret County, NC
Carteret County, NC has 8 high schools with 3,093 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carteret County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carteret County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College Hs
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 - 13 • 49 Students
2. East Carteret High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
3. Croatan High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
4. West Carteret High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
5. Bridges School
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carteret County, NC
Carteret County, NC has 9 middle schools with 3,108 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carteret County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carteret County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Broad Creek Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. Morehead City Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
3. Newport Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
4. Beaufort Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
5. Pamlico County Middle
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carteret County, NC
Carteret County, NC has 10 elementary schools with 3,418 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carteret County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carteret County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Tiller School
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Tiller School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 195 Students
2. Atlantic Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
3. White Oak Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
4. Bogue Sound Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
5. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
6. Harkers Island Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 117 Students
7. Beaufort Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
8. Morehead City Primary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
9. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
10. Newport Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carteret County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carteret County, NC has a total population of 67,686 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carteret County, 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 Carteret County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carteret County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carteret County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carteret County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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