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Morehead City Middle School

400 Barbour Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Morehead City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Morehead City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Morehead City Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Morehead City Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morehead City Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#596 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morehead City Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Morehead City Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Morehead City Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morehead City Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Morehead City Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morehead City Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morehead City Middle School's ranking?
Morehead City Middle School is ranked #596 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Morehead City Middle School often compared to?
Morehead City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Middle School, Broad Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Morehead City Middle School?
482 students attend Morehead City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Morehead City Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morehead City Middle School?
Morehead City Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead City Middle School offer ?
Morehead City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morehead City Middle School part of?
Morehead City Middle School is part of Carteret County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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