Morehead City Middle

400 Barbour Road
Morehead City, NC 28557

mcms.carteretcountyschools.org/

482 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morehead City Middle School, located at 400 Barbour Road in Morehead City, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Carteret County Public Schools system. Situated in a coastal community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It is committed to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for students during their formative adolescent years.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to a robust learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives designed to engage a diverse student body. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing its location in the Crystal Coast region, Morehead City Middle School aims to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens. Families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can access the latest updates through the school’s portal on the Carteret County Schools website.

482

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morehead City Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	70
Black	32
Asian	6
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	7

White
341 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
70 (14.5 %)
Black
32 (6.6 %)
Two or More
26 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)726-1126
Website:	http://mcms.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 6 172

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 146