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Broad Creek Middle

Public Grades 6-8

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 778 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 92% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

Broad Creek Middle is a mid-size public school in Newport, NC, serving 722 students in grades 6–8 as part of Carteret County Public Schools, a district ranked #31 of 246 in North Carolina. Broad Creek is the standout school in its local cluster, earning a consistent 5-star state rating and ranking #59 of 778 middle schools statewide (92nd percentile). That puts it well above nearby Tucker Creek Middle (#93), Morehead City Middle (#178), Beaufort Middle (#194), and Newport Middle (#202).

Academically, Broad Creek posts proficiency rates far above district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade. In 7th grade math, for example, 94.2% of students scored proficient versus 78.8% for the district and 56.2% statewide. Reading results are similarly strong, with 7th and 8th grade proficiency rates in the high 70s compared to state averages in the mid-50s. The one area where Broad Creek's edge narrows is 8th grade math: its 74.2% proficiency rate still beats district and state averages but is essentially tied with Beaufort Middle (74.3%) and Tucker Creek Middle (73.7%). Attendance is another major strength—Broad Creek's chronic absenteeism rate is just 11.6%, less than half the state average (24.2%) and the lowest among all nearby schools, including Tucker Creek Middle (16.7%) and Morehead City Middle (20.0%).

Broad Creek also delivers strong results across student subgroups. Low-income students rank #35 statewide, and military-connected students rank #3 of 67 schools—an especially notable result for families in this region. Special education, Hispanic, and White student subgroups all earn 4-star ratings as well. The school's reported free/reduced-price lunch rate (30%) is much lower than other Carteret County middle schools, though this likely reflects meal program participation differences rather than a sudden shift in household income. Broad Creek achieves all of this with a relatively lean profile—a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio and lower per-pupil spending than its district peers—making it one of the most consistent, high-performing middle schools in the region.

722

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

30.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2382 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 28570-8185

(252) 247-3135

District: Carteret County Public Schools

Students who attend Broad Creek Middle usually attend:

High:

Croatan High

Feeder schools for Broad Creek Middle:

Elementary:	Bogue Sound Elementary
	White Oak Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (80% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of North Carolina middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg72%

North Carolina avg58%

59^th of 778

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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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	89.5	59 of 778	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	89.5	60 of 773	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.9	73 of 793	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	71 of 784	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	88.5	74 of 786	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	57 of 741	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	64 of 737	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	84.7	70 of 691	89.9%	★★★★★
2017	76.3	137 of 694	80.3%	★★★★☆
2016	79.3	115 of 692	83.4%	★★★★☆
2015	79.7	121 of 705	82.8%	★★★★☆
2014	82.8	85 of 627	86.4%	★★★★☆
2013	80.2	107 of 673	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	78.2	109 of 662	83.5%	★★★★☆
2011	82.6	60 of 648	90.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.6	50 of 640	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	83.1	61 of 630	90.3%	★★★★★
2008	81.8	78 of 620	87.4%	★★★★☆
2007	82.6	49 of 606	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	84.0	45 of 598	92.5%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	67.0	70 of 449	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	70.3	58 of 478	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	112 of 504	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	57.0	133 of 475	72.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	45 of 731	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	91.0	46 of 733	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	65 of 738	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	80 of 731	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.3	84 of 733	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	57 of 706	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	84.7	73 of 684	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	87.1	54 of 656	91.8%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	83 of 465	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	74.8	50 of 458	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	141 of 461	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	211 of 452	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	159 of 450	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.5	35 of 448	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	64.8	134 of 416	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	76.0	90 of 566	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	87.3	39 of 562	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	23 of 564	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.7	65 of 553	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	60 of 541	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	84.5	40 of 522	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	29 of 493	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	74.1	76 of 472	83.9%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	96.9	2 of 71	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	91.0	35 of 725	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	88.3	49 of 729	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.4	56 of 743	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	81.2	82 of 735	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	86.8	45 of 689	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	87.7	33 of 633	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	90.5	25 of 639	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	64 of 604	89.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	74 of 736	89.9%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	75 of 733	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.5	71 of 751	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.4	64 of 747	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	62 of 748	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	89.1	59 of 711	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.4	70 of 697	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	83.2	76 of 665	88.6%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	3 of 67	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	87.7	3 of 64	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	80.7	8 of 58	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	91.0	1 of 54	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	1 of 58	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	3 of 57	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	92.4	1 of 48	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	2 of 45	95.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	56 of 333	83.2%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	61 of 328	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	99 of 302	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.3	43 of 283	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	55 of 248	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	89.7	10 of 237	95.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	81 of 500	83.8%	★★★★☆
2025	64.2	80 of 478	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	47.1	196 of 473	58.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	107 of 644	83.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	124 of 649	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	144 of 652	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	131 of 656	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	141 of 658	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	114 of 632	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	135 of 624	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	150 of 596	74.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Homeless (2019)97th percentile+6 vs school

Military Connected (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)84th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)84th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)83rd percentile-9 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)83rd percentile-9 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)82nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics85%+28 vs state

Science82%+13 vs state

Reading76%+20 vs state

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Broad Creek Middle	Public	6-8	2382 Hwy 24	Newport	28570	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 247-3135	722	43	16.7	30.1%	595 (82.4%)	6 (0.8%)	82 (11.4%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.2%)	89.5	59^th of 778 public middle schools	92.4%		89.5	60^th of 773 public middle schools	92.2%	1	86.2	94.2	74.2	71.4	78.1	77.5	81.6	$8,447	$680	$7,767
Newport Middle	Public	6-8	500 E Chatham St	Newport	28570	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 223-3482	346	25	13.7	—	230 (66.5%)	21 (6.1%)	53 (15.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.7%)	70.9	202^nd of 778 public middle schools	74.0%		49.6	388^th of 773 public middle schools	49.8%	186	61.2	74.2	53.4	62.1	70.8	61.2	80.2	$11,529	$749	$10,780
Morehead City Middle	Public	6-8	400 Barbour Rd	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 726-1126	506	34	15.0	—	361 (71.3%)	24 (4.7%)	83 (16.4%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	75.1	178^th of 778 public middle schools	77.1%		74.5	169^th of 773 public middle schools	78.1%	9	61.6	74.0	66.5	61.6	69.3	70.8	76.2	$9,647	$477	$9,170
Havelock Middle	Public	6-8	102 Middle School Lane	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 444-5125	313	25	12.7	96.2%	125 (39.9%)	97 (31.0%)	42 (13.4%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.1%)	26.7	594^th of 778 public middle schools	23.7%		31.6	531^st of 773 public middle schools	31.3%	63	45.7	34.3	34.0	39.1	45.8	46.2	64.5	$9,661	$1,260	$8,400
Swansboro Middle	Public	6-8	1240 West Corbett Ave	Swansboro	28584	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 326-3601	1,052	56	18.7	43.1%	727 (69.1%)	63 (6.0%)	144 (13.7%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	106 (10.1%)	64.3	254^th of 778 public middle schools	67.4%		71.5	186^th of 773 public middle schools	75.9%	68	62.9	58.7	53.5	59.5	60.3	64.2	79.9	$8,610	$925	$7,686
Tucker Creek Middle	Public	6-8	200 Sermons Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-7200	478	30	15.8	44.6%	293 (61.3%)	51 (10.7%)	80 (16.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.8%)	84.8	93^rd of 778 public middle schools	88.0%		83.1	110^th of 773 public middle schools	85.8%	17	78.7	73.7	73.7	67.7	68.4	73.7	87.9	$9,904	$667	$9,237
Beaufort Middle	Public	6-8	100 Carraway Dr	Beaufort	28516	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 728-4520	260	22	12.0	—	178 (68.5%)	26 (10.0%)	20 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (13.5%)	72.3	194^th of 778 public middle schools	75.1%		67.3	228^th of 773 public middle schools	70.5%	34	70.1	71.3	74.3	63.2	56.3	67.6	71.6	$10,973	$814	$10,160

Frequently Asked Questions about Broad Creek Middle

How many students attend Broad Creek Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 722 students attended Broad Creek Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Broad Creek Middle?

Students at Broad Creek Middle are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Broad Creek Middle a good school?

Yes. Broad Creek Middle ranks in the top 7.6% of North Carolina middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Broad Creek Middle attend?

Students who attend Broad Creek Middle usually go on to attend Croatan High

What district is Broad Creek Middle in?

Carteret County Public Schools

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