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Carteret County Public Schools

Carteret County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

19

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,276

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Carteret County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Carteret County has 2 district entries. Carteret County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Morehead City has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

19

in Carteret County

Reported Enrollment

8,276

19 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle4
High5
Other0

2 School Districts in Carteret County

Carteret County Public Schools

18 schools
8,081 students

Tiller School

1 school
195 students

19 Public Schools in Carteret County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 19 of 19 matching schools

West Carteret High

Carteret County Public Schools

Morehead City, 28557 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,146 students

Croatan High

Carteret County Public Schools

Newport, 28570 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High974 students

White Oak Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Cape Carteret, 28584 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary772 students

Broad Creek Middle

Carteret County Public Schools

Newport, 28570 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle710 students

Newport Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Newport, 28570 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary645 students

Morehead City Primary

Carteret County Public Schools

Morehead City, 28557 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–3Primary545 students

East Carteret High

Carteret County Public Schools

Beaufort, 28516 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High530 students

Morehead City Middle

Carteret County Public Schools

Morehead City, 28557 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle482 students

Bogue Sound Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Newport, 28570 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary467 students

Beaufort Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Beaufort, 28516 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary378 students

Newport Middle

Carteret County Public Schools

Newport, 28570 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle378 students

Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn

Carteret County Public Schools

Morehead City, 28557 / Town: Distant

Listed only4–5Primary285 students

Beaufort Middle

Carteret County Public Schools

Beaufort, 28516 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle258 students

Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Smyrna, 28579 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary249 students

Tiller School

Tiller School

Beaufort, 28516 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Charter195 students

Harkers Island Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Harkers Island, 28531 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary117 students

Atlantic Elementary

Carteret County Public Schools

Atlantic, 28511 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary88 students

Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College HS

Carteret County Public Schools

Morehead City, 28557 / Town: Distant

Listed only12–UGHigh49 students

Bridges School

Carteret County Public Schools

Morehead City, 28557 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12Alternative8 students

Carteret County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Carteret County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Carteret County public school directory?

The directory lists 19 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Carteret County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Carteret County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Carteret County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Carteret County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Carteret County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Carteret County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.