Very Good
#793 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Elementary School · Carteret County Public Schools · Morehead City, NC
A Carteret County Public Schools elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
3316 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
- Math 60% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 55% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,434/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morehead City), 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
$67,753
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28557; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Sea of LearningPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| St Egbert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Chosen Generation Christ. AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Atlantic ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carteret County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is listed in Carteret County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is a public elementary school in Morehead City, NC, part of Carteret County Public Schools, serving approximately 255 students in grades 4th-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
What grades does Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn serve?
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn rank in NC?
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn ranks #793 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn's MySchoolScout rating?
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn a charter school?
No, Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn a Title I school?
No, Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
51.8% of students at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Carteret County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (252) 726-1131
- Area population (ZIP 28557)
- 15,355
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 28557; 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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