Morehead City Middle vs West Carteret High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morehead City Middle
Morehead City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
506 students
West Carteret High
Morehead City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,095 students
| Measure | Morehead City Middle Morehead City, North Carolina | West Carteret High Morehead City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 469 | #218 of 528 |
| National rank | #7314 of 15,369 | #9124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,095 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 1,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| city | Morehead City | Morehead City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 47.3).
- •West Carteret High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •West Carteret High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •Morehead City Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 23.3).
- •West Carteret High is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 506.
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 Morehead City Middle better than West Carteret High?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead City Middle ranks higher (51.5 vs 47.3 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 Morehead City Middle and West Carteret High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Morehead City and Morehead City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morehead City Middle: 506. West Carteret High: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morehead City Middle and West Carteret High rank in North Carolina?
Morehead City Middle is 105th of 469 and West Carteret High is 218th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).