For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,225 students in Morehead City, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Morehead City, 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.
Morehead City, NC public high schools 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 Morehead City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Morehead City, NC public high school 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 Public High Schools in Morehead City, NC (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
Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Morehead City, NC include Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College High School, West Carteret High School and Bridges School.
How many public high schools are located in Morehead City, NC?
3 public high schools are located in Morehead City, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City, NC?
Morehead City, 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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