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Beaufort Elementary

Q: Is Beaufort Elementary a good school?

Beaufort Elementary ranks 629 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

629^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Beaufort Elementary is a PK-5 public school in Beaufort, NC, serving 346 students within Carteret County Public Schools—a district ranked in the top 13% of North Carolina districts. The school has historically been a solid performer, earning 4 stars and hovering around the 80th percentile statewide in recent years. However, the most recent ranking (2025-2026) shows a notable decline to the 58th percentile with only 3 stars. Notably, Beaufort Elementary now ranks as the lowest among nearby Carteret County elementary schools, with Bogue Sound Elementary, Morehead Elementary at Camp Glenn, and Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary all ranking higher this year.

Beaufort Elementary has notable strengths worth recognizing. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 13.4% (2024-25)—well below the district rate of 18.7% and among the lowest in the area. The student-teacher ratio is also favorable at 12.7:1. The school's Gifted and Talented students ranked in the 96th percentile statewide in 2024-25, a standout metric. However, the most recent data shows a broad-based regression across nearly all grade levels and subjects. Fourth grade reading shows the most striking gap, with only 47.6% of students proficient compared to a district rate of 67.5%—a 20-point deficit. Reading at the elementary level appears to be a potential weak spot that may merit attention since early literacy underpins later academic success.

For families considering options, the comparison to Tiller School is particularly interesting. Located just 0.82 miles away, the two schools were nearly identical in 2024-25 rankings (Tiller 290th, Beaufort 293rd), but Tiller now ranks 340th (77th percentile) while Beaufort has fallen to 629th. Both schools serve similar populations, with 99% of Beaufort students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Beaufort's low chronic absenteeism and strong attendance culture provide a solid foundation, but the broad-based drop in test scores and rankings makes this a key moment for intervention and support.

346

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

99.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

110 Carraway Dr
Beaufort, NC 28516-1997

(252) 728-3316

District: Carteret County Public Schools

Students who attend Beaufort Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Beaufort Middle
High:	East Carteret High

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

African American:

11.8%

Two or more races:

11.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the North Carolina median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg71%

North Carolina avg61%

629^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 246Carteret County Public Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	629 of 1492	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.1	293 of 1490	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.3	305 of 1505	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	313 of 1502	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	363 of 1514	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	293 of 1489	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	409 of 1473	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	56.4	639 of 1434	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.1	440 of 1429	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.6	592 of 1425	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.7	330 of 1440	77.1%	★★★★☆
2014	78.1	271 of 1390	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	70.0	358 of 1403	74.5%	★★★★☆
2012	73.4	335 of 1388	75.9%	★★★★☆
2011	66.3	485 of 1381	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.9	473 of 1363	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.5	582 of 1354	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.5	745 of 1324	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.3	645 of 1293	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.4	512 of 1276	59.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	62.9	256 of 924	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	56.8	318 of 927	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.7	143 of 896	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	142 of 949	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	216 of 927	76.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	69.7	108 of 634	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	159 of 646	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	30.3	665 of 878	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.3	753 of 897	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	624 of 1447	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.8	317 of 1451	78.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	313 of 1455	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	261 of 1459	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	382 of 1458	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	335 of 1440	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	67.7	430 of 1424	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.1	829 of 1405	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	28 of 710	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	52.9	390 of 582	33.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	626 of 1434	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.8	296 of 1437	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	191 of 1450	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.2	117 of 1437	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	59.9	450 of 1366	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.7	173 of 1329	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	110 of 1361	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	66.8	363 of 1332	72.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	614 of 1451	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	78.5	249 of 1450	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	295 of 1464	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	353 of 1461	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	353 of 1464	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	277 of 1444	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.4	379 of 1430	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	427 of 1413	69.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	79.4	21 of 159	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	43 of 154	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	40.8	57 of 97	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	33.1	571 of 815	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.7	283 of 821	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.1	215 of 801	73.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	587 of 1146	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	70.4	310 of 1172	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	65.5	376 of 1166	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	436 of 1183	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	399 of 1194	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.9	392 of 1172	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	474 of 1183	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.8	702 of 1178	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2025)96th percentile+16 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)87th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2022)83rd percentile+7 vs school

African American (2024)72nd percentile-7 vs school

Male (2026)58th percentile~ school

Female (2026)57th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile~ school

White (2026)49th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)30th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science71%+3 vs state

Mathematics65%~ state avg

Reading57%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beaufort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Carraway Dr	Beaufort	28516	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 728-3316	346	27	12.7	99.1%	236 (68.2%)	41 (11.8%)	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.8%)	56.8	629^th of 1492 public elementary schools	57.8%		77.1	293^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	80.3%	336	59.3	61.9	74.1				54.2	47.6	65.5				70.7		$11,123	$1,431	$9,692
Tiller School	Public, Charter	K-5	1950 Live Oak Street	Beaufort	28516	Carteret County	Tiller School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(252) 728-1995	206	18	11.4		159 (77.2%)	6 (2.9%)	20 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.7%)	74	340^th of 1492 public elementary schools	77.2%		77.2	290^th of 1490 public elementary schools	80.5%	50	78.1	56.7	83.3				62.5	73.3	73.3				70.0
Morehead Elementary at Camp Glenn	Public	4-5	3316 Arendell St	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 726-1131	253	19	13.6	97.6%	168 (66.4%)	15 (5.9%)	44 (17.4%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.9%)	75.2	316^th of 1492 public elementary schools	78.8%		61	548^th of 1490 public elementary schools	63.2%	232		70.4	72.0					69.6	66.9				73.7		$10,861	$1,127	$9,734
Harkers Island Elementary	Public	K-5	1163 Island Rd	Harkers Island	28531	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 728-3755	95	7	13.1	96.8%	89 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	66.7	473^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	68.3%		73.7	335^th of 1490 public elementary schools	77.5%	138	72.2	68.8	55.6				61.1	81.3	55.6				77.8		$13,268	$1,408	$11,860
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	174 Marshallberg Rd	Smyrna	28579	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 729-2301	262	22	11.9	98.9%	247 (94.3%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	63.6	525^th of 1492 public elementary schools	64.8%		71.2	371^st of 1490 public elementary schools	75.1%	154	87.5	83.3	73.7	51.0	51.8	67.3	56.3	66.7	68.4	57.1	62.5	73.5	73.7	73.5	$11,100	$1,229	$9,871
Morehead City Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	4409 Country Club Rd	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 247-2448	502	42	11.9	98.4%	341 (67.9%)	30 (6.0%)	79 (15.7%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.4%)								(n/a)	69.7						68.0								$10,820	$1,016	$9,804
Newport Elementary	Public	K-5	219 Chatham St	Newport	28570	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 223-4201	621	49	12.7	99.5%	437 (70.4%)	39 (6.3%)	68 (11.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	67 (10.8%)	62.4	543^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	63.6%		62.2	529^th of 1490 public elementary schools	64.5%	14	62.5	66.4	64.3				60.2	59.1	59.8				77.7		$10,259	$1,539	$8,720
Roger Bell New Technical Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	804 Fontana Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 444-5133	408	24	16.8	97.8%	186 (45.6%)	101 (24.8%)	45 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (17.9%)	42.5	869^th of 1492 public elementary schools	41.8%		58.5	591^st of 1490 public elementary schools	60.3%	278	76.4	54.3	49.2				38.2	45.7	52.5				74.6		$11,854	$1,590	$10,264
Bogue Sound Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3323 Hwy 24	Newport	28570	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 393-1279	416	31	13.3	99.3%	319 (76.7%)	6 (1.4%)	61 (14.7%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	80.5	238^th of 1492 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.3	154^th of 1490 public elementary schools	89.7%	84	75.7	76.2	83.3				57.1	68.3	74.4				84.6		$11,438	$1,048	$10,390
Havelock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Cunningham Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 444-5106	248	20	12.6	93.5%	100 (40.3%)	58 (23.4%)	33 (13.3%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (20.2%)	12.9	1388^th of 1492 public elementary schools	7.0%		41.3	894^th of 1490 public elementary schools	40.0%	494	51.3	40.6	27.9				35.9	43.8	30.2				46.5		$12,745	$1,955	$10,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaufort Elementary

How many students attend Beaufort Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 346 students attended Beaufort Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Beaufort Elementary attend?

Students who attend Beaufort Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beaufort Middle
High : East Carteret High

What is the racial makeup of Beaufort Elementary?

Students at Beaufort Elementary are 68% White, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Is Beaufort Elementary a good school?

Beaufort Elementary ranks 629^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Beaufort Elementary in?

Carteret County Public Schools

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