Best Schools in Morehead City, NC
Morehead City, NC has a total of 13 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 4,915 students attend Morehead City, NC schools. On average, schools in Morehead City score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Morehead City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Morehead City, NC
Morehead City, NC has 4 high schools with 1,733 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 Morehead City score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Morehead City 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. West Carteret High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
4. Bridges School
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morehead City, NC
Morehead City, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,403 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 Morehead City score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Morehead City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Morehead City Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
2. Newport Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
3. Beaufort Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morehead City, NC
Morehead City, NC has 5 elementary schools with 1,779 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 Morehead City score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Morehead City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Beaufort Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Morehead City Primary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
3. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
4. Newport Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
5. A Sea Of Learning
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A Sea Of Learning • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 81 Students
6. St Egbert Catholic School
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St Egbert Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morehead City, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morehead City, NC has a total population of 14,333 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morehead City, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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