For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,032 students in Carteret County, NC. The top ranked public middle schools in Carteret County, NC are Broad Creek Middle School, Morehead City Middle School and Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carteret County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Carteret County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carteret County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad Creek Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2382 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Morehead City Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Barbour Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Marshallberg Road
Smyrna, NC 28579
(252) 729-2301
Smyrna, NC 28579
(252) 729-2301
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Bridges School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Carteret County 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
Coastal Academy For Technology And Scien (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1108 Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carteret County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carteret County, NC include Broad Creek Middle School, Morehead City Middle School and Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School. Carteret County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public middle schools are located in Carteret County, NC?
6 public middle schools are located in Carteret County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Carteret County, NC?
Carteret County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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