Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind's student population of 46 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind's ranking?
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is ranked #895 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind often compared to?
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blindis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina Middle School, Heritage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?
The graduation rate of Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is 21-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?
46 students attend Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind offer ?
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind part of?
Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is part of Deaf And Blind Schools School District.
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