- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaufort, NC
East Carteret High
Federal NCES profile for East Carteret High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370063000253
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Carteret High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Carteret High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Carteret High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beaufort, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
East Carteret High held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370063000253 · Beaufort, NC High · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 13.7:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
East Carteret High held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Carteret High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- This school
East Carteret High
521 students
What this shows East Carteret High reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Carteret High compares
East Carteret High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, East Carteret High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Carteret High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Carteret High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Carteret High
How many students attend East Carteret High?
East Carteret High has 521 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaufort, NC. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Carteret High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Carteret High is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Carteret High?
41.7% of students at East Carteret High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Carteret High?
The largest demographic group at East Carteret High is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Beaufort, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Carteret High?
East Carteret High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Carteret High rank among public schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, East Carteret High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beaufort, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides East Carteret High, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.