East Carteret High School
Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone: (252) 728-3514
Fax: (252) 728-3487
District: Carteret County Public School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 502 students
East Carteret High School, a public school located in Beaufort, NC, serves grades 9-12 in the Carteret County Public School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
East Carteret High School is a public school located in Beaufort, NC. 502 students attend East Carteret High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| College Readiness | 6/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 Average ACT score data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 ACT percent college ready data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 demographic data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: June 12, 2023
We moved to East Carteret as parents of a rising junior. My husband is an East Carteret alumni. Our son had attended only private schools in Raleigh which communicated very well with parents, so we were spoiled. East Carteret welcomed our son with open arms. We couldnt have been happier with anything except communication.
East Carteret is attempting to hold students accountable for communication. While I appreciate this, Im not sure it is working especially for male students. Im not trying to step on toes or offend or make excuses. Im just proving constructive criticism.
My personal opinion is that for completely successful students, parental involvement is necessaryeven in high school. Maybe some believe this is helicopter parenting. East Carteret does send a voicemail each week to parents, but all information is not provided here. Emails are ONLY sent to students. I was not notified my graduating senior was receiving an award on awards night. I did not attend. What a huge disappointment.
THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL IN EVERY OTHER WAY!!! WE REALLY APPRECIATED EVERYTHING!!!! I was completely satisfied with level of education provided. I loved teachers and the feeling of the school. Top notch school!!!!
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Dealing with the teachers and staff is a terrible experience. I have no trust or faith in this school anymore.
Posted: February 9, 2018
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Posted: February 9, 2018
ECHS was a good experience and prepared me well for college where I graduated with a BBA. I look forward to my little boy's experience at ECHS in the upcoming years.
Posted: January 31, 2018
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Posted: January 31, 2018
I graduated in 1985 and I had a great education at ECHS. After high school, I moved up north and graduated from business school with a 4.0 gpa. Thanks to the fine teachers at East Carteret for pushing me to do and be my best.
Posted: January 31, 2018
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Posted: March 20, 2012
The current administration has instituted policies which, in effect, hinder the students' education. The institution has become a tool for exercising authority and stoking egos.
Posted: January 16, 2009
Posted: November 27, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastman Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | NC | 2.5 mi | |
| 2 | Cherry Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Havelock | NC | 13.7 mi | |
| 3 | Stonebridge Trail | Area of Town | Havelock | NC | 18 mi | |
| 4 | MacDonald Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Havelock | NC | 19.7 mi | |
| 5 | Star Hill North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cape Carteret | NC | 23.4 mi | |
| 6 | Marsh Harbour | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cedar Point | NC | 25.8 mi | |
| 7 | Evans Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Bern | NC | 27.1 mi | |
| 8 | River Reach | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 27.5 mi | |
| 9 | Deer Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 28.4 mi | |
| 10 | Hall Creek - North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 29.5 mi | |
| 11 | Trailwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hubert | NC | 33.4 mi | |
| 12 | River Bend | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Bern | NC | 35.1 mi | |
| 13 | Carolina Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 39.2 mi | |
| 14 | Country Club Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 40.6 mi | |
| 15 | Carolina Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 44 mi | |
| 16 | WilliamsburgPlantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 45.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Isle | Emerald Isle | NC | 19 mi | |
| 2 | Cedar Point | Cedar Point | NC | 25.4 mi | |
| 3 | Downtown Swansboro | Swansboro | NC | 27.9 mi | |
| 4 | Swansboro | Swansboro | NC | 28 mi | |
| 5 | Swansboro, NC | Swansboro | NC | 29 mi | |
| 6 | Hubert | Hubert | NC | 34.8 mi | |
| 7 | New Bern High School Area | New Bern | NC | 34.9 mi | |
| 8 | Piney green | Jacksonville | NC | 39.7 mi | |
| 9 | Sneads Ferry | Sneads Ferry | NC | 45.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Fort Macon | 6.3 mi. |
| Cherry Point MCAS | 17 mi. |
| Camp Lejeune | 39.8 mi. |
| New River MCAS | 46.2 mi. |
