John Motley Morehead High School is a four-year public high school located in Eden, North Carolina, United States. Morehead High School is part of the Rockingham County Schools school district.
Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, John M Morehead High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John M Morehead High serves the northern part of Eden, NC, covering an area of approximately 53.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
John M Morehead High School's student population of 771 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
771 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
John M Morehead High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M Morehead High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1974 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
24%
24%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John M Morehead High School's ranking?
John M Morehead High School is ranked #1974 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John M Morehead High School often compared to?
John M Morehead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalton Mcmichael High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of John M Morehead High School?
The graduation rate of John M Morehead High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend John M Morehead High School?
771 students attend John M Morehead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John M Morehead High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John M Morehead High School?
John M Morehead High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John M Morehead High School offer ?
John M Morehead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John M Morehead High School part of?
John M Morehead High School is part of Rockingham County Schools.
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