| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret County Schools | Atlantic | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 8,081 | 18 | PK–12 | 17 |
How Carteret County compares
It enrolls 8,081 students across 18 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Carteret County, North Carolina
Carteret County has 1 public school district covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carteret County is Carteret County Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carteret County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Carteret County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carteret County, NC?
Of the districts serving Carteret County, Carteret County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.