At a glance
Reported students
260
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
Beaufort Middle: 260 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 246
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Beaufort Middle
Beaufort Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Beaufort. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Carteret County Public Schools. NCES reports 260 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.5%) and multiracial (13.5%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Beaufort Middle
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.5%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black10%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial13.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carteret County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newport Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
346 reported students
Morehead City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
506 reported students
Broad Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
722 reported students
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
262 reported students
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Elementary · Grades 04–05
253 reported students
Beaufort Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Public schools near Beaufort Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Elementary Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 0.1 mi |
| Tiller School Elementary · Charter · Tiller School | KG–05 | 206 | 0.7 mi |
| East Carteret High High · Carteret County Public Schools | 09–12 | 521 | 3.6 mi |
| Morehead City Middle Middle · Carteret County Public Schools | 06–08 | 506 | 5.5 mi |
| Harkers Island Elementary Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | KG–05 | 95 | 5.8 mi |
| Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | 04–05 | 253 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort Middle
What grades does Beaufort Middle serve?
Beaufort Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carteret County Public Schools.
How many students attend Beaufort Middle?
Beaufort Middle reported 260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 246 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 260 students and 21.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Beaufort Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beaufort Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carteret County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beaufort Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beaufort Middle in?
Beaufort Middle is part of Carteret County Public Schools, based in Beaufort, NC, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beaufort Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beaufort Elementary (0.1 mi), Tiller School (0.7 mi), East Carteret High (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.