At a glance
Reported students
722
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
Broad Creek Middle: 722 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
16.8:1 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
- 708
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Broad Creek Middle
Broad Creek Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Newport. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Carteret County Public Schools. NCES reports 722 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to 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 (82.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.4%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 Broad Creek Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.1 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.4%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.2%
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.
Morehead City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
506 reported students
Newport Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
346 reported students
Beaufort Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
260 reported students
White Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
784 reported students
Newport Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
621 reported students
East Carteret High
High · Grades 09–12
521 reported students
Public schools near Broad Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Sound Elementary Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 2.2 mi |
| Croatan High High · Carteret County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,019 | 2.3 mi |
| Newport Middle Middle · Carteret County Public Schools | 06–08 | 346 | 4.2 mi |
| Newport Elementary Elementary · Carteret County Public Schools | KG–05 | 621 | 5.2 mi |
| Bridges School High · Carteret County Public Schools | 06–12 | 11 | 7.1 mi |
| Morehead City Middle Middle · Carteret County Public Schools | 06–08 | 506 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Broad Creek Middle
What grades does Broad Creek Middle serve?
Broad Creek 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 Broad Creek Middle?
Broad Creek Middle reported 722 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 708 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Broad Creek Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 722 students and 43.1 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 Broad Creek Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Broad Creek 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 Broad Creek Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.1% 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 Broad Creek Middle in?
Broad Creek 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 Broad Creek Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bogue Sound Elementary (2.2 mi), Croatan High (2.3 mi), Newport Middle (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.