For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,106 students in Morehead City, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morehead City, NC are West Carteret High School and Bridges School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead City, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Morehead City, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Carteret High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morehead City, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Carteret High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Country Club Rd
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Gr: 8-12 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 high schools in Morehead City, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morehead City, NC include West Carteret High School and Bridges School.
How many public high schools are located in Morehead City?
2 public high schools are located in Morehead City.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City?
Morehead City public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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