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#1389 of 2,648 schools in NC
West Carteret High
High School · Carteret County Public Schools · Morehead City, NC
A Carteret County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4700 Country Club Road, Morehead City, NC 28557
- Math 65% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Carteret High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Carteret High 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Chosen Generation Christ. AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Croatan HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,015 | Compare → |
| East Carteret HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 546 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carteret County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 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
West Carteret High is listed in Carteret County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Carteret High
West Carteret High is a public high school in Morehead City, NC, part of Carteret County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,389 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Carteret High
What grades does West Carteret High serve?
West Carteret High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Carteret High?
West Carteret High has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carteret High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carteret High is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Carteret High rank in NC?
West Carteret High ranks #1,389 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Carteret High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Carteret High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 West Carteret High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Carteret High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Carteret High a charter school?
No, West Carteret High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Carteret High a Title I school?
No, West Carteret High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Carteret High?
46.9% of students at West Carteret High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Carteret County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (252) 726-1176
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- 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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