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#514 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 19% in state

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind

School · Deaf and Blind Schools · Raleigh, NC

A Deaf and Blind Schools school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2303 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+5.75 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Students at Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 35 points since 2018, reaching 75% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Oak City AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2PK–104.1 mi180Compare →
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8K–124.3 mi762Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Deaf and Blind Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is listed in Deaf and Blind Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is a public school in Raleigh, NC, part of Deaf and Blind Schools, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 2,648 schools in NC.

State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

What's said publicly about Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Governor Morehead School (GMS) provides specialized educational opportunities and an immersive environment for students in North Carolina with visual impairments and additional disabilities 1. The school aims to foster independent, life-long learning through expert instruction and community outreach 1. Dr. Kathy Segers has been named Superintendent of the Governor Morehead School, with her tenure beginning on January 2, 2026 1. Dr. Segers is in her 41st year as an educator and holds an Ed. S. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, and a Library of Congress Certified Braille Transcriber 1. Her previous career includes roles in public schools and schools for the blind in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana 1. In Georgia, she served as Director of Special Education, worked with the Georgia Project for Assistive Technology, and held leadership positions at the Georgia Academy for the Blind 1. She also served as Principal and Interim Superintendent at the Tennessee School for the Blind before retiring due to her husband's declining health 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.governormorehead.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind

What grades does Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind serve?

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?

The student-teacher ratio at Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is 2.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind rank in NC?

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind ranks #514 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind's MySchoolScout rating?

Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind a charter school?

No, Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind a Title I school?

No, Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind?

93.2% of students at Gov. Morehead School F/t Blind 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
44
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
Wake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.9%
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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.
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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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