Best Schools in Emerald Isle, NC
Emerald Isle, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,923 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Emerald Isle greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emerald Isle, NC
The top high schools in Emerald Isle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croatan High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emerald Isle, NC
The top middle schools in Emerald Isle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emerald Isle, NC
The top elementary schools in Emerald Isle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bogue Sound Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
2. White Oak Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emerald Isle, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emerald Isle, NC has a total population of 3,530 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emerald Isle, 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 Emerald Isle, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emerald Isle, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emerald Isle, 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 Emerald Isle, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emerald Isle, NC
How many schools are in Emerald Isle, NC?
Emerald Isle, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,923 students in total.
How do schools in Emerald Isle perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Emerald Isle score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Emerald Isle greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emerald Isle?
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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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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