Summary:
The city of Morehead City, North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in this area generally perform well on state assessments, with most scoring above the state averages in math, reading, and science.
West Carteret High School stands out with strong academic performance, scoring above the state and district averages in most subjects, and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. Meanwhile, Morehead City Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and particularly strong math and science scores.
The schools in Morehead City also exhibit a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 41.03% at Morehead City Middle to 76.92% at Bridges School, indicating varying levels of economic need among the student populations. The per-student spending also varies significantly, from $9,647 at Morehead City Middle to $50,386 at Bridges School, with the elementary and high schools falling in the $10,000-$11,000 range. Overall, the Carteret County Public Schools district appears to have a mix of high-performing and more challenged schools, with potential equity concerns to address.
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