John M Morehead High

www.rock.k12.nc.us/Mhs/index.htm

814 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John M. Morehead High School, located in Eden, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Rockingham County Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while developing their extracurricular interests.

Beyond its academic offerings, Morehead High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By providing opportunities for students to participate in competitive sports and collaborative extracurricular activities, the school aims to instill values such as leadership, sportsmanship, and civic responsibility. With its commitment to student growth and institutional pride, the school continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of the Eden community.

814

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John M Morehead High
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	154
Black	187
Asian	8
Two or More	46

White
419 (51.5 %)
Black
187 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
154 (18.9 %)
Two or More
46 (5.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockingham County Schools
Phone:	(336)627-7731
Website:	http://www.rock.k12.nc.us/Mhs/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 282

Grade 10 193

Grade 11 192

Grade 12 147