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Carteret County Public Schools — District Profile & Schools

Beaufort, North Carolina · Carteret County

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Key Dates — Carteret County Public Schools School Calendar

The last day of school in Carteret County Public Schools is Thu, May 27, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Football-Tie Breaker (Wed, Oct 21, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Christmas Break (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027), No School for staff/students (Annual Vacation Leave) (Tue, Mar 30, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027).

Last day of school
Thu, May 27, 2027
Football-Tie Breaker
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Christmas Break
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Winter Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Mon, Mar 29, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
No School for staff/students (Annual Vacation Leave)
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
No School for Pre-K
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Teacher Workday, No School for Students
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 to Fri, Oct 23, 2026
No school for students
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
No School for Pre-K
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Holiday- no school
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
No school for students
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Holiday - No School
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
8,035
Students
18
Schools
9 elem · 4 mid · 4 high
13.7:1
Student-Teacher
587 teachers
-1 - 13
Grades

Quick Facts

446
Avg. School Size
1,059
Total Staff

Carteret County Public Schools Calendar

781 events

Source

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Football home against Morehead

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Progress Reports go Home 3rd-5th Grade

Review the school calendar for the specific distribution date for these grade levels.

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Fall Picture Day

Check the picture day notice for scheduling and photo package details.

Wed, Sep 23

Event

See You at the Pole-Pray for our school at

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Football NMS @ BCMS

Wed, Sep 23

Event

See You at the Pole

Check the event notice for location and participation details.

Wed, Sep 23

Event

CC- Away @ Pamlico

Wed, Sep 23

Event

SOC- Away @ Lejeune

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Oceanography Club-1st Meeting (Bring $10 club fee)

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Football NMS @ BCMS (Wear Orange)

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Contact

Address
107 Safrit Drive
Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone
(252)728-4583

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
587
Total Staff
1,059
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Carteret County Public Schools (18)

West Carteret High

Morehead City

High
1,097 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.9:1 ratio46.95% FRPL

Croatan High

Newport

High
1,015 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.9:1 ratio28.97% FRPL

White Oak Elementary

Cape Carteret

Primary
785 studentsGrades -1 - 516:1 ratio28.28% FRPL

Broad Creek Middle

Newport

Middle
751 studentsGrades 6 - 817.5:1 ratio30.89% FRPL

Newport Elementary

Newport

Primary
633 studentsGrades 0 - 510.9:1 ratio66.82% FRPL

East Carteret High

Beaufort

High
546 studentsGrades 9 - 1214:1 ratio47.44% FRPL

Morehead City Middle

Morehead City

Middle
524 studentsGrades 6 - 815.4:1 ratio41.03% FRPL

Morehead City Primary

Morehead City

Primary
517 studentsGrades -1 - 310.8:1 ratio51.45% FRPL

Bogue Sound Elementary

Newport

Primary
449 studentsGrades -1 - 512.5:1 ratio47.66% FRPL

Newport Middle

Newport

Middle
377 studentsGrades 6 - 814.5:1 ratio65.25% FRPL

Beaufort Elementary

Beaufort

Primary
367 studentsGrades -1 - 511.5:1 ratio62.4% FRPL

Beaufort Middle

Beaufort

Middle
256 studentsGrades 6 - 812.2:1 ratio53.13% FRPL

Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn

Morehead City

Primary
255 studentsGrades 4 - 512.8:1 ratio51.76% FRPL

Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

Smyrna

Primary
248 studentsGrades -1 - 811.3:1 ratio44.76% FRPL

Harkers Island Elementary

Harkers Island

Primary
111 studentsGrades 0 - 512.3:1 ratio63.96% FRPL

Atlantic Elementary

Atlantic

Primary
91 studentsGrades -1 - 510.1:1 ratio62.64% FRPL

Bridges School

Morehead City

High
13 studentsGrades 6 - 123.3:1 ratio76.92% FRPL

Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College HS

Morehead City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carteret County Public Schools

The last day of school in Carteret County Public Schools is Thu, May 27, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

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