Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Morehead City Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Morehead City Primary serves the southwest part of Morehead City, NC, covering an area of approximately 96.4 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morehead City Primary's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morehead City Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morehead City Primary is 0.51, 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
#716 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morehead City Primary's ranking?
Morehead City Primary is ranked #716 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Morehead City Primary often compared to?
Morehead City Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Beaufort Elementary School, Tiller School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Morehead City Primary?
502 students attend Morehead City Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Morehead City Primary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morehead City Primary?
Morehead City Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead City Primary offer ?
Morehead City Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morehead City Primary part of?
Morehead City Primary is part of Carteret County School District.
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