- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morehead City, NC
Morehead City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Morehead City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370063000255
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morehead City Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Morehead City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Morehead City Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead City Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Morehead City Middle grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 370063000255 · Morehead City, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Morehead City Middle grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Morehead City Middle 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
Morehead City Middle
506 students
What this shows Morehead City Middle reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morehead City Middle compares
Morehead City Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Morehead City Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Morehead City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morehead City Middle'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 middle 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morehead City Middle
How many students attend Morehead City Middle?
Morehead City Middle has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morehead City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead City Middle is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Morehead City Middle?
99.4% of students at Morehead City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morehead City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Morehead City Middle is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Morehead City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehead City Middle?
Morehead City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Morehead City Middle rank among public schools in Morehead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead City Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morehead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Morehead City Middle, 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.