For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,378 students in Beaufort, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Beaufort, NC are Tiller School, East Carteret High School and Beaufort Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Beaufort have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Beaufort, NC Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tiller School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-1995
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-1995
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
East Carteret High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3263 Hwy 70 E
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3514
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3514
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Beaufort Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Carraway Drive
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3316
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Beaufort Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Carraway Drive
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-4520
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-4520
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
Beaufort, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1108 Bridges Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beaufort, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Beaufort, NC include Tiller School, East Carteret High School and Beaufort Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beaufort, NC?
4 public schools are located in Beaufort, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort, NC?
Beaufort, NC public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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