Beaufort Elementary vs Morehead City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaufort Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Morehead City Middle
Morehead City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students
| Measure | Beaufort Elementary Beaufort, North Carolina | Morehead City Middle Morehead City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,457 | #105 of 469 |
| National rank | #27808 of 50,301 | #7314 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| city | Beaufort | Morehead City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 46.1).
- •Morehead City Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Morehead City Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Beaufort Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Beaufort Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.3).
- •Morehead City Middle is the larger school with 506 students compared with 346.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaufort Elementary better than Morehead City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead City Middle ranks higher (51.5 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beaufort Elementary and Morehead City Middle?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Morehead City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaufort Elementary: 346. Morehead City Middle: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaufort Elementary and Morehead City Middle rank in North Carolina?
Beaufort Elementary is 386th of 1,457 and Morehead City Middle is 105th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).