For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,481 students in Morehead City, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 147 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Morehead City, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Morehead City, NC are Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Morehead City Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead City, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morehead City, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
West Carteret High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #33.
Morehead City Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Grades: PK-3
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Morehead City Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Barbour Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Morehead Elementary At Camp Glenn
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3316 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1131
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1131
Grades: 4-5
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Bridges School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Morehead City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1108 Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morehead City, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Morehead City, NC include Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Morehead City Primary.
How many public schools are located in Morehead City, NC?
6 public schools are located in Morehead City, NC.
What percentage of students in Morehead City, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Morehead City, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City, NC?
Morehead City, NC public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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