Carteret County Public Schools has 18 schools and 8,206 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 20%. Also, 54.0% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Carteret County Public Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Carteret County Public Schools is 77.1% White, 6.4% Black, 9.2% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 77.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.3% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Carteret County Public Schools, 54.0% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 2.8% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Carteret County Public Schools: Within Carteret County Public Schools, 99.1% of educators are certified, and 93.9% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 18 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Carteret County Public Schools: In Carteret County Public Schools, 54% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 61% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 54% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 48% tested at or above that level for math. And 72% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 71% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Carteret County Public Schools: Carteret County Public Schools spends $10,581 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $83,933,000. The school district spends $5,933.5 million on instruction, $3,132.6 million on support services and $403.4 million on other expenses.