Morehead City Primary vs West Carteret High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 844 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morehead City Primary
Morehead City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
502 students
West Carteret High
Morehead City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,095 students
| Measure | Morehead City Primary Morehead City, North Carolina | West Carteret High Morehead City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 1,457 | #218 of 528 |
| National rank | #18125 of 50,301 | #9124 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 502 | 1,095 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 1,095 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Morehead City | Morehead City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morehead City Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 47.3).
- •West Carteret High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Morehead City Primary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Morehead City Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99%).
- •Morehead City Primary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 23.3).
- •West Carteret High is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 502.
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 Primary better than West Carteret High?
On the Success Index (US), Morehead City Primary ranks higher (60.1 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 Primary and West Carteret High?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Morehead City and Morehead City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morehead City Primary: 502. West Carteret High: 1,095. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morehead City Primary and West Carteret High rank in North Carolina?
Morehead City Primary is 215th of 1,457 and West Carteret High is 218th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).