Morehead City Primary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 · Carteret County Public Schools
#215 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#18125 of 50,301 nationally
About Morehead City Primary
Morehead City Primary is a public elementary located in Morehead City, in the Carteret County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 502 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 502.
There are 4 schools in Morehead City; Morehead City Primary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Morehead City Primary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Morehead City Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Carteret High
Morehead City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,095 students · 844 m away
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Morehead City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
253 students · 2.7 km away
Morehead City Middle
Morehead City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students · 3.3 km away
Newport Middle
Newport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students · 8.9 km away
Newport Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 9.8 km away
Beaufort Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 12 km away
Beaufort Middle
Beaufort · Public middle · Grades 6–8
260 students · 12 km away
Broad Creek Middle
Newport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students · 12 km away
Tiller School
Beaufort · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
206 students · 13 km away
East Carteret High
Beaufort · Public high · Grades 9–12
521 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Oakley Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Fallston Elementary
Fallston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Northwood Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Wrightsboro Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Rockwell Elementary
Rockwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Salemburg Elementary
Salemburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Morehead City Primary a good school?
Morehead City Primary has a Success Index (US) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Morehead City Primary rank in North Carolina?
Morehead City Primary ranks #215 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #18125 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Morehead City Primary?
Morehead City Primary had 502 students in 2025.
Is Morehead City Primary a elementary school or a high school?
Morehead City Primary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Morehead City Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Morehead City Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.