Excellent
#87 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 3% in state
Bogue Sound Elementary
Elementary School · Carteret County Public Schools · Newport, NC
A Carteret County Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3323 Highway 24, Newport, NC 28570
- Math 80% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bogue Sound Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bogue Sound Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,742/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,018
Median home value
$245,300
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Carteret County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 91 | Compare → |
| Beaufort ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Down East Middle and Smyrna ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 248 | Compare → |
| Morehead City PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–3 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carteret County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bogue Sound Elementary is listed in Carteret County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bogue Sound Elementary
Bogue Sound Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport, NC, part of Carteret County Public Schools, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bogue Sound Elementary
What grades does Bogue Sound Elementary serve?
Bogue Sound Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bogue Sound Elementary?
Bogue Sound Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogue Sound Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bogue Sound Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bogue Sound Elementary rank in NC?
Bogue Sound Elementary ranks #87 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bogue Sound Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bogue Sound Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bogue Sound Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bogue Sound Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bogue Sound Elementary a charter school?
No, Bogue Sound Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bogue Sound Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bogue Sound Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bogue Sound Elementary?
47.7% of students at Bogue Sound Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Carteret County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (252) 393-1279
- Area population (ZIP 28570)
- 21,435
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28570; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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