For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,225 students in 28557, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28557, NC are Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Bridges School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28557 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 28557, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28557 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Carteret High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28557, NC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
West Carteret High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #33.
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
28557, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 high schools in 28557, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28557, NC include Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Bridges School.
How many public high schools are located in 28557, NC?
3 public high schools are located in 28557, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28557, NC?
28557, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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