For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,309 students in Morehead City, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morehead City, NC are Morehead City Middle School, Morehead City Primary and Morehead Elementary At Camp Glenn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead City, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morehead City, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehead City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Barbour Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Morehead City Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4409 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Gr: PK-3 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Morehead Elementary At Camp Glenn
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3316 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1131
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1131
Gr: 4-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Bridges School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Morehead City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1108 Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Gr: 12-13 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morehead City, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morehead City, NC include Morehead City Middle School, Morehead City Primary and Morehead Elementary At Camp Glenn.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morehead City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Morehead City.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City?
Morehead City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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