Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Governor Morehead School F/t Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind's student population of 44 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurture, Innovate, Challenge, Empower
School Rankings
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor Morehead School F/t Blind is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2263 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
14%
25%
White
41%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Morehead School F/t Blind's ranking?
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind is ranked #2263 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Governor Morehead School F/t Blind often compared to?
Governor Morehead School F/t Blindis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina Middle School, Heritage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Morehead School F/t Blind?
The graduation rate of Governor Morehead School F/t Blind is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Governor Morehead School F/t Blind?
44 students attend Governor Morehead School F/t Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Governor Morehead School F/t Blind students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Governor Morehead School F/t Blind?
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Governor Morehead School F/t Blind offer ?
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor Morehead School F/t Blind part of?
Governor Morehead School F/t Blind is part of Deaf And Blind Schools School District.
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