For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,514 students in Morehead City, NC (there are , serving 250 private students). 91% 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. And Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Morehead City Middle School. 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 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morehead City, NC (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.
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: #33.
Morehead City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
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
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Morehead City Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4409 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Grades: PK-3
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Morehead Elementary At Camp Glenn
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
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
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
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What are the top ranked public schools in Morehead City, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Morehead City, NC include Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Morehead City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Morehead City?
6 public schools are located in Morehead City.
What percentage of students in Morehead City go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Morehead City are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City?
Morehead City public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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