For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,706 students in Carteret County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Carteret County, NC are Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School, Croatan High School and West Carteret High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carteret County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Carteret County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Carteret County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Croatan High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carteret County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School
Magnet 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: 12-13
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Croatan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Cougar Lane
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-7022
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #33.
West Carteret High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 1,146 students
Rank: #44.
East Carteret High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3263 Hwy 70 E
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3514
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3514
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Bridges School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Carteret County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1108 Bridges Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Grades: PK-12
| 68 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carteret County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Carteret County, NC include Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School, Croatan High School and West Carteret High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carteret County?
5 public high schools are located in Carteret County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carteret County?
Carteret County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Carteret County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carteret County include: Croatan High School vs. West Carteret High School, West Carteret High School vs. Croatan High School, East Carteret High School vs. West Carteret High School
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