For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 546 students in Beaufort, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Beaufort, NC is East Carteret High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Beaufort have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Beaufort, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Carteret High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Beaufort, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Carteret High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3263 Hwy 70 E
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3514
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-3514
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Beaufort, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1108 Bridges Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 808-3040
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Beaufort, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Beaufort, NC include East Carteret High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beaufort?
1 public high schools are located in Beaufort.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort?
Beaufort public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).