Is East Carteret High a good school?

East Carteret High ranks 152 nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Carteret High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended East Carteret High.

What is the racial makeup of East Carteret High?

Students at East Carteret High are 82% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East Carteret High?

East Carteret High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Atlantic Elementary Elementary : Beaufort Elementary Elementary : Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Elementary : Harkers Island Elementary Middle : Beaufort Middle

East Carteret High

Summary:

East Carteret High School is a public high school serving 530 students in grades 9-12 in Beaufort, North Carolina, which is part of the Carteret County Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently exceeds state and district averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 25-30% of North Carolina high schools.

East Carteret High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a 72% proficiency rate in Biology, compared to 69.9% for the district and 53.4% for the state. The school's strong performance extends to other core subjects like English II, Math I, and Math III, where it outperforms nearby schools like Croatan High and West Carteret High. Additionally, East Carteret High's African American and Gifted and Talented students have consistently ranked in the top 20% and 10% of North Carolina high schools, respectively.

While East Carteret High excels in many areas, the school's performance data also reveals some disparities. For instance, the school's Special Education and Disabled student populations have struggled, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state in recent years. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving support and resources for these student groups to ensure equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3263 Hwy 70 E
Beaufort, NC 28516

(252) 728-3514

District: Carteret County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,795

Feeder schools for East Carteret High:

Elementary:	Atlantic Elementary
	Beaufort Elementary
	Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
	Harkers Island Elementary
Middle:	Beaufort Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

African American:

7.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Carteret High ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), African American (7.4%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carteret County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Carteret High is 13.7, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare East Carteret High employs 38.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Carteret High is $11,795, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Carteret High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Carteret High 152^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See East Carteret High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Carteret County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carteret County Public Schools 35^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Carteret High

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Rank History for all students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	59.32	154^th	431	64.3%
2007	50.50	223^rd	453	50.8%
2008	54.74	206^th	477	56.8%
2009	49.39	260^th	490	46.9%
2010	54.57	239^th	499	52.1%
2011	62.42	149^th	506	70.6%
2012	69.33	72^nd	502	85.7%
2013	54.26	120^th	505	76.2%
2014	68.05	74^th	451	83.6%
2015	60.27	118^th	531	77.8%
2016	63.73	94^th	507	81.5%
2017	70.39	78^th	476	83.6%
2018	71.61	89^th	469	81.0%
2019	75.29	69^th	514	86.6%
2021	66.53	175^th	594	70.5%
2022	73.64	155^th	621	75.0%
2023	73.14	159^th	626	74.6%
2024	75.23	152^nd	640	76.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.82	272^nd	349	22.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	69.93	63^rd	424	85.1%
2019	77.29	29^th	446	93.5%
2021	60.75	66^th	432	84.7%
2022	71.00	122^nd	544	77.6%
2023	76.78	114^th	597	80.9%
2024	76.22	127^th	613	79.3%

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Rank History for Female students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	77.75	64^th	449	85.7%
2019	79.48	56^th	475	88.2%
2021	67.59	96^th	475	79.8%
2022	80.29	120^th	594	79.8%
2023	76.92	133^rd	588	77.4%
2024	81.48	123^rd	602	79.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	51.00	121^st	349	65.3%
2019	66.93	62^nd	364	83.0%
2021	17.12	318^th	334	4.8%
2022	37.15	180^th	330	45.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	79.66	24^th	325	92.6%
2021	79.69	19^th	337	94.4%
2023	65.85	150^th	403	62.8%
2024	78.63	41^st	403	89.8%

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Rank History for Male students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	62.39	131^st	463	71.7%
2019	69.21	88^th	488	82.0%
2021	64.19	104^th	481	78.4%
2022	68.20	170^th	585	70.9%
2023	70.28	166^th	602	72.4%
2024	69.47	173^rd	607	71.5%

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Rank History for African American students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	69.85	56^th	359	84.4%
2019	77.83	32^nd	369	91.3%
2021	77.19	28^th	364	92.3%
2022	51.91	159^th	430	63.0%
2023	81.00	73^rd	434	83.2%

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Rank History for White students at East Carteret High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	62.39	142^nd	427	66.7%
2019	69.13	88^th	444	80.2%
2021	60.04	135^th	439	69.2%
2022	65.89	186^th	534	65.2%
2023	61.62	201^st	537	62.6%
2024	66.81	190^th	553	65.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Carteret High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	657	127	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
1989	627	122	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
1990	601	138	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
1991	582	134	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	721
1992	602	149	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	-1	760
1993	599	160	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	768
1994	616	162	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	785
1995	613	160	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
1996	613	160	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
1997	618	150	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	778
1998	593	150	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
1999	576	139	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2000	571	130	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	709
2001	558	117	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	686
2002	550	92	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	650
2003	550	92	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	650
2004	538	88	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	633
2005	536	94	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	638
2006	563	81	3	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	656
2007	549	70	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	7	637
2008	532	64	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	8	612
2009	535	78	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2010	498	74	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	577
2011	470	70	3	5	0	0	24	0	572
2012	445	67	4	4	1	0	23	0	544
2013	458	51	4	5	2	0	21	0	541
2014	484	56	4	7	3	0	23	0	577
2015	503	60	3	8	3	0	19	0	596
2016	519	69	4	12	3	0	21	0	628
2017	475	72	3	16	3	0	22	0	591
2018	456	61	6	21	1	0	22	0	567
2019	422	54	7	17	2	2	22	0	526
2020	401	49	5	19	2	3	27	0	506
2021	429	53	6	25	2	1	32	0	548
2022	448	39	4	27	1	4	27	0	550
2023	434	39	2	27	1	1	26	0	530

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Carteret High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	786	56.0	14.0	14.2
1989	750	56.0	13.3	17.5
1990	742	56.0	13.2	17
1991	721	56.0	12.8	17.5
1992	760	56.0	13.5	11.1
1993	768	50.0	15.4	15.8
1994	785	52.0	15.1	16.8
1995	782	52.0	15.0	22
1996	782	52.0	15.0	22
1997	778	56.0	13.9	19.2
1998	752	60.0	12.5	18.6
1999	724	50.0	14.5	25.6
2000	709	56.0	12.7	26
2001	686	56.0	12.3	28.6
2002	650	55.0	11.8	28.8
2003	650	55.0	11.8	28.8
2004	633	55.0	11.5	30.3
2005	638	55.0	11.6	29.3
2006	656	55.0	11.9	28.7
2007	637	50.4	12.6	30.8
2008	612	50.5	12.1	35.9
2009	623	49.5	12.6	33.2
2010	577	44.8	12.8	38.6
2011	572	42.8	13.3	40.9
2012	544	42.7	12.7	39.9
2013	541	44.5	12.1	40.9
2014	577	43.7	13.2	41.9
2015	596	43.0	13.8	39.1
2016	628	44.0	14.2	41.7
2017	591	42.2	14.0	38.1
2018	567	43.1	13.1	40.4
2019	526	39.7	13.2	59.5
2020	506	37.3	13.5	32.8
2021	548	38.7	14.1	37.6
2022	550	40.4	13.5	24.5
2023	530	38.4	13.7	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Carteret High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	786	56.0	14.0	14.2
1989	750	56.0	13.3	17.5
1990	742	56.0	13.2	17
1991	721	56.0	12.8	17.5
1992	760	56.0	13.5	11.1
1993	768	50.0	15.4	15.8
1994	785	52.0	15.1	16.8
1995	782	52.0	15.0	22
1996	782	52.0	15.0	22
1997	778	56.0	13.9	19.2
1998	752	60.0	12.5	18.6
1999	724	50.0	14.5	25.6
2000	709	56.0	12.7	26
2001	686	56.0	12.3	28.6
2002	650	55.0	11.8	28.8
2003	650	55.0	11.8	28.8
2004	633	55.0	11.5	30.3
2005	638	55.0	11.6	29.3
2006	656	55.0	11.9	28.7
2007	637	50.4	12.6	30.8
2008	612	50.5	12.1	35.9
2009	623	49.5	12.6	33.2
2010	577	44.8	12.8	38.6
2011	572	42.8	13.3	40.9
2012	544	42.7	12.7	39.9
2013	541	44.5	12.1	40.9
2014	577	43.7	13.2	41.9
2015	596	43.0	13.8	39.1
2016	628	44.0	14.2	41.7
2017	591	42.2	14.0	38.1
2018	567	43.1	13.1	40.4
2019	526	39.7	13.2	59.5
2020	506	37.3	13.5	32.8
2021	548	38.7	14.1	37.6
2022	550	40.4	13.5	24.5
2023	530	38.4	13.7	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Carteret High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$560 (4.7%)	$11,235 (95.3%)	$11,795

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Carteret High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 159^th of 626 High schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (East Carteret High)	76.2	82.5	6.3%
End of Course Biology (Carteret County Public Schools)	81.6	73.4	8.2%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (East Carteret High)	68.1	65.6	2.5%
End of Course English II (Carteret County Public Schools)	73.4	70.8	2.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (East Carteret High)	78.7	60.7	18%
End of Course Math I (Carteret County Public Schools)	72.2	53.8	18.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (East Carteret High)	57.1	70.1	13%
End of Course Math III (Carteret County Public Schools)	64.4	75.8	11.4%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	530	0.8%
African American	54	39	27.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	17	27	58.8%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	422	434	2.8%
Two or More Races	22	26	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	44.9%	14.6%

Schools Near East Carteret High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Carteret High	Public	9-12	3263 Hwy 70 E	Beaufort	28516	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 728-3514	530	38	13.7	44.9%	434 (81.9%)	39 (7.4%)	27 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.9%)	75.2	152^nd of 640 public high schools	76.3%		73.1	159^th of 626 public high schools	74.6%	7	72.0	65.2	65.3	87.1	$11,795	$560	$11,235
West Carteret High	Public	9-12	4700 Country Club Road	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 726-1176	1,146	72	15.9	40.2%	826 (72.1%)	60 (5.2%)	165 (14.4%)	19 (1.7%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	66 (5.8%)	52.6	284^th of 640 public high schools	55.6%		64.8	196^th of 626 public high schools	68.7%	88	54.1	61.0	44.4	64.8	$10,075	$730	$9,345
Bridges School	Public	6-12	140 Vashti Dr	Morehead City	28557	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 808-3040	8	3	2.4		4 (50.0%)	2 (25.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$50,386	$4,316	$46,070
Havelock High	Public	9-12	101 Webb Boulevard	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-5112	1,104	62	17.9	49.1%	500 (45.3%)	289 (26.2%)	164 (14.9%)	15 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.1%)	122 (11.1%)	47.8	311^th of 640 public high schools	51.4%		55	258^th of 626 public high schools	58.8%	53	61.5	61.3	47.0	42.8	$9,356	$1,044	$8,312
Early College EAST High	Public	9-12	104 Middle School Lane	Havelock	28532	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 444-5194	203	9	23.8	23.2%	138 (68.0%)	23 (11.3%)	25 (12.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.4%)	91.2	64^th of 640 public high schools	90.0%		91	59^th of 626 public high schools	90.6%	5	79.5	94.9	75.8	95.7	$7,531	$242	$7,289
Croatan High	Public	9-12	1 Cougar Lane	Newport	28570	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 393-7022	974	57	17.0	26.2%	828 (85.0%)	9 (0.9%)	88 (9.0%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.6%)	83.6	119^th of 640 public high schools	81.4%		80.1	127^th of 626 public high schools	79.7%	8	81.2	77.2	76.9	78.2	$9,671	$682	$8,989

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