Summary:
The city of Beaufort, North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.
The top-performing school in Beaufort is East Carteret High School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in North Carolina and outperforms state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) tests. In contrast, Beaufort Middle School lags behind in some areas, such as 8th-grade Mathematics. Beaufort Elementary School is another standout, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state and outperforming on End-of-Grade (EOG) tests, despite serving a high-need student population with an exceptionally high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.
The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools in Beaufort. East Carteret High School and Beaufort Elementary School serve more affluent student populations, while Beaufort Middle School and Tiller School have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. These disparities raise questions about equity in educational opportunities and resources within the Carteret County Public Schools district.
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