Carteret County, North Carolina
"the Crystal Coast"
Carteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 59,383. Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast. The county was named for John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville.
Carteret County has become a haven for fishermen, sun worshipers, golfers, retirees and second home or vacation home locations.
You will find all types of housing from multi-million dollar waterfront homes to modest entry level units. Condos, townhomes, single family structures as well as duplex units are usually available for rent or sale.
A Brief History of Carteret County
The first male of English parents born in the current area of North Carolina was John Fulford. He was born in 1629 in what is now Carteret County, North Carolina. He settled in this area and died in 1729. An article dated Sept. 18, 1893, in The New Bern Daily Journal, identified Fulford's grave in a cemetery outside Beaufort, NC, in an area called the Straits, “bricked up with English brick.” In 1971 a survey by the Carteret County Historical Society found such a grave in the Fulford Cemetery off Piper Lane in Gloucester. No signs of it remain today.
Public Schools in Carteret County
Public School system sets standard of excellence
Educational excellence is more than a goal in the Carteret County Public School System – it is the standard. And that standard of excellence is reached by professional faculty and staff delivering a rigorous and relevant curriculum to students, while building caring relationships.
Students across the grades continue to achieve high academic scores and rank among the top school systems in the state for performance and proficiency.
Private school options
If you are looking for private schools, begin with these institutions:
Gramercy Christian School: (252) 223-5199
www.gramercychristian.org
Gramercy Christian School in Newport "provides a Christian education centered on God's word for students in grades K-12." Enrollment is approximately 202 students.
St. Egbert Elementary School: (252) 724-3418
St. Egbert Elementary School is affiliated with St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City. It serves about 135 students in grades K-5.
Tiller Schools of Carteret County: (252) 728-1995
www.tillerschool.org
The Tiller School for grades K-5 is in Beaufort. A separate facility in Morehead City serves grades 6-8. Its mission is "to develop a community of life-long learners." Total enrollment is approximately 205 students
Lastest Employment Data for Carteret County
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