Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Governor Morehead School For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Governor Morehead School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Governor Morehead School For The Blind's student population of 35 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurture, Innovate, Challenge, Empower
School Rankings
Governor Morehead School For The Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor Morehead School For The Blind is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2263 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
28%
24%
White
34%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Morehead School For The Blind's ranking?
Governor Morehead School For The Blind is ranked #2263 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Governor Morehead School For The Blind often compared to?
Governor Morehead School For The Blindis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina Middle School, Heritage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Morehead School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Governor Morehead School For The Blind is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Governor Morehead School For The Blind?
35 students attend Governor Morehead School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Governor Morehead School For The Blind students are White, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Governor Morehead School For The Blind?
Governor Morehead School For The Blind has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Governor Morehead School For The Blind offer ?
Governor Morehead School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor Morehead School For The Blind part of?
Governor Morehead School For The Blind is part of Governor Morehead School For The Blind School District.
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