Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Morehead City Primary 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Morehead City Primary 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 Primary is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Morehead City Primary?
517 students attend Morehead City Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Morehead City Primary students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morehead City Primary?
Morehead City Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead City Primary offer ?
Morehead City Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Morehead City Primary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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