For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,612 students in Morehead City, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morehead City, NC are West Carteret High School, Morehead City Middle School and Bridges School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead City, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morehead City, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Carteret High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Country Club Rd
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1176
Gr: 8-12 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Morehead City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Barbour Rd
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bridges School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morehead City, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morehead City, NC include West Carteret High School, Morehead City Middle School and Bridges School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morehead City?
3 public middle schools are located in Morehead City.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City?
Morehead City public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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