Morehead City Primary School
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: (252) 247-2448
Fax: (252) 247-3127
District: Carteret County Public School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3 • 488 students
Morehead City Primary School, a public school located in Morehead City, NC, serves grades PK-3 in the Carteret County Public School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Morehead City Primary School is a public school located in Morehead City, NC. 488 students attend Morehead City Primary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: January 12, 2024
MCPS has been awesome so far! It's my little girls first year at the school and we were so blessed to have gotten the teachers she has! Mrs.Hassler and Mrs.Johner are both amazing and are some of the very best in my opinion! I don't think she could have gotten a better kindergarten teacher or teacher assistant! They are caring, passionate about actually teaching and making sure my little one is above where she needs to be!! She loves going to school and loves learning! The staff there at MCPS are amazing as well! Special classes such as art, music, pe, etc. have pretty awesome teachers as well!! Ms. Carol at the front is a super sweet and beautiful hearted person and she shows love to the kids every day!! My sweet girl loves her!! So far, I am very pleased and content with my little girl being there! She had made huge progress just in the first half of the year and I can't wait to see what all she is capable of the second half!! I Def recommend this school!
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Posted: September 11, 2023
Both of my children went to Morehead City Primary School. They transferred in from other schools and it didnt take me long to see the positive difference in Carteret County Schools. Each of my children received an excellent education with teachers that were truly concerned about their emotional, social, and educational well being. I would absolutely recommend MCPS to others.
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Posted: June 13, 2013
This school has the best of both worlds: the advantages of a large school such as technology and arts programs; and the warmth and inviting environment of a small school with caring staff and involved parents.
Posted: March 26, 2012
My child attended this school for Kindergarten and First Grade 2009 and 2010. We were lucky to get two great teachers (there are many who are not good). The administration of the school was awful. They constantly pull the kids from valueable class time to attend events that are costly and not educational. It's no wonder there is not enough time to cover what they should by the end of each year. Transition to a good school required a summer of homeschooling for my child which was a top student at MCPS. Tiller is a good option if you win the lottery and are accepted. But, if you can afford it, send your child to St. Egbert. If those options don't work, homeschool or move to another area. MCPS is crowded, so the wonderful equipment and impressive spaces you see are useless unless your child is aggressive enough to fight for a spot. As for a warm atmosphere, I would've settle for a respectful, professional atmosphere.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastman Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | NC | 7.2 mi | |
| 2 | Cherry Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Havelock | NC | 13.4 mi | |
| 3 | Stonebridge Trail | Area of Town | Havelock | NC | 14 mi | |
| 4 | Star Hill North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cape Carteret | NC | 15.1 mi | |
| 5 | MacDonald Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Havelock | NC | 16 mi | |
| 6 | Marsh Harbour | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cedar Point | NC | 17.4 mi | |
| 7 | River Reach | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 19.3 mi | |
| 8 | Deer Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 20.1 mi | |
| 9 | Hall Creek - North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 21.2 mi | |
| 10 | Evans Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Bern | NC | 23.9 mi | |
| 11 | Trailwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hubert | NC | 25.4 mi | |
| 12 | River Bend | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Bern | NC | 31.4 mi | |
| 13 | Carolina Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 31.5 mi | |
| 14 | Country Club Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 32.9 mi | |
| 15 | Carolina Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 36.5 mi | |
| 16 | WilliamsburgPlantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 38 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Isle | Emerald Isle | NC | 10.5 mi | |
| 2 | Cedar Point | Cedar Point | NC | 17 mi | |
| 3 | Downtown Swansboro | Swansboro | NC | 19.6 mi | |
| 4 | Swansboro | Swansboro | NC | 19.6 mi | |
| 5 | Swansboro, NC | Swansboro | NC | 20.7 mi | |
| 6 | Hubert | Hubert | NC | 26.6 mi | |
| 7 | New Bern High School Area | New Bern | NC | 31.7 mi | |
| 8 | Piney green | Jacksonville | NC | 31.9 mi | |
| 9 | Sneads Ferry | Sneads Ferry | NC | 37.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Fort Macon | 6.1 mi. |
| Cherry Point MCAS | 13.7 mi. |
| Camp Lejeune | 31.5 mi. |
| New River MCAS | 38.2 mi. |
| Stone Bay | 42.6 mi. |
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