Schools in Carteret County Public Schools, North Carolina (2025)
16 schools · 7,836 students · 16 public · median Enrollment 502.
Carteret County Public Schools, in North Carolina, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,836 students. By level there are 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high; by sector 16 public.
The median Enrollment across Carteret County Public Schools's schools is 502, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
16 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Broad Creek Middle (72.4, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by Croatan High (70.7, top 25% of high schools nationally), and White Oak Elementary (61.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), White Oak Elementary (784 students).
Schools are spread across 7 citys, with the most in Newport (5), Morehead City (4), Beaufort (3), Cape Carteret (1).
Ranked schools in Carteret County Public Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 172Broad Creek MiddleNewport · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 722 students
- 271Croatan HighNewport · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,019 students
- 362White Oak ElementaryCape Carteret · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 784 students
- 460Morehead City PrimaryMorehead City · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 554Newport MiddleNewport · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 652Harkers Island ElementaryHarkers Island · Public Elementary64.5% Math proficiency · 95 students
- 752Morehead City MiddleMorehead City · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 849Atlantic ElementaryAtlantic · Public Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 88 students
- 949Beaufort MiddleBeaufort · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 1048Bogue Sound ElementaryNewport · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 416 students
- 1147West Carteret HighMorehead City · Public High70% Math proficiency · 1,095 students
- 1246Beaufort ElementaryBeaufort · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 1345East Carteret HighBeaufort · Public High57% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 1445Down East Middle and Smyrna ElementarySmyrna · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 1544Morehead Elem at Camp GlennMorehead City · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 253 students
- 1636Newport ElementaryNewport · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 621 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broad Creek Middle Newport · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 722 |
| 2 | Croatan High Newport · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,019 |
| 3 | White Oak Elementary Cape Carteret · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 784 |
| 4 | Morehead City Primary Morehead City · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 60.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 5 | Newport Middle Newport · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.6 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 6 | Harkers Island Elementary Harkers Island · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 95 |
| 7 | Morehead City Middle Morehead City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 8 | Atlantic Elementary Atlantic · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.0 Lower 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 88 |
| 9 | Beaufort Middle Beaufort · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 10 | Bogue Sound Elementary Newport · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 11 | West Carteret High Morehead City · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 47.3 Lower 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 1,095 |
| 12 | Beaufort Elementary Beaufort · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.1 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 13 | East Carteret High Beaufort · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.1 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 14 | Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 15 | Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Morehead City · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 253 |
| 16 | Newport Elementary Newport · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 621 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Carteret County Public Schools side by side →
Citys in Carteret County Public Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carteret County Public Schools?
Broad Creek Middle is the highest-ranked school in Carteret County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 72.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Carteret County Public Schools has 16 schools (4 middle, 3 high, 9 elementary) educating 7,836 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carteret County Public Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carteret County Public Schools is 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.