Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, Morehead City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Morehead City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Morehead City Middle School's student population of 524 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Where Champions are Made'
Morehead City Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morehead City Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
72%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Morehead City Middle School's ranking?
Morehead City Middle School is ranked #596 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Morehead City Middle School often compared to?
Morehead City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad Creek Middle School, Newport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Morehead City Middle School?
524 students attend Morehead City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Morehead City Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morehead City Middle School?
Morehead City Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead City Middle School offer ?
Morehead City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morehead City Middle School part of?
Morehead City Middle School is part of Carteret County Public Schools.
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