About Our District:
18 school campuses
Nearly 8000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as of September 2023.
1,066 employees (largest employer in the county)
The Carteret County Public School System is a unified network of 18 public school sites engaging, educating, and empowering nearly 8000 students who are the future of Carteret County and the beautiful communities that exist along 85 miles of coastal scenery and friendly towns. From Cedar Island to Cedar Point, CCPS is committed to ensuring safety in schools, providing 21st century skills through STEM programs and digital learning while continuing to build and develop students' foundation in critical literacy and life skills. CCPS also believes in exposing students early and often to career and college discovery and values relationships with many generous business partners, industry leaders, and stakeholders.