📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Atlantic, NC · Carteret County

Carteret County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 8,081 students · 18 schools · 17 zip codes

10
out of 10 Rating Excellent
State reading & math proficiency · 97th percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Carteret County Schools
📍 Atlantic, NC · Carteret County · NCES LEAID 3700630
10/10
Rating
8,081
Students
18
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
17
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(252)728-4583
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District Mailing Address
107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Enrollment
8,081 students
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Schools
18
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County
Carteret County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3700630
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Carteret County Schools17 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28511AtlanticCarteret CountyNC
28512Atlantic BeachCarteret CountyNC
28516BeaufortCarteret CountyNC
28520Cedar IslandCarteret CountyNC
28524DavisCarteret CountyNC
28528GloucesterCarteret CountyNC
28531Harkers IslandCarteret CountyNC
28553MarshallbergCarteret CountyNC
28557Morehead CityCarteret CountyNC
28570NewportCarteret CountyNC
28575Salter PathCarteret CountyNC
28577SealevelCarteret CountyNC
28579SmyrnaCarteret CountyNC
28581StacyCarteret CountyNC
28584SwansboroCarteret CountyNC
28589WillistonCarteret CountyNC
28594Emerald IsleCarteret CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Carteret County Schools?▼
Carteret County Schools serves 17 zip codes: 28511, 28512, 28516, 28520, 28524, 28528, 28531, 28553, 28557, 28570, 28575, 28577, 28579, 28581, 28584, 28589, 28594. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Carteret County Schools rated?▼
Carteret County Schools has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 97th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Carteret County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 8,081 students across 18 schools for Carteret County Schools.
What grades does Carteret County Schools serve?▼
Carteret County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Carteret County Schools?▼
You can reach Carteret County Schools by phone at (252)728-4583 or by mail at 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Carteret County Schools

Carteret County Schools is a public school district serving 17 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Carteret County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 97th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (252)728-4583 before making a housing decision.

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