Our public school system serves the students of Carteret County, a county located on the beautiful Crystal Coast of eastern North Carolina. From Cedar Point to Cedar Island there are 85 miles of beautiful coastal scenery, friendly towns and 18 public schools that are committed to creating opportunities for all students to do their best and to succeed. The Carteret County Public School System is ranked in the top three in the state academically. The system's vision and mission is to inspire, educate and empower students for life through relationships, knowledge and opportunity.

The Carteret County Public School System values its teachers and employees and is committed to providing safe schools in which they can work and students can learn.

Carteret County Public School System employees are paid based on the state salary schedule. Various benefits are available to employees through the State Health Plan and other options.

The Carteret County Public School System provides students with an education to meet their academic, social and emotional needs. High school students interested in a teaching career are provided a variety of opportunities.