John M. Morehead High School

John M. Morehead High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
134 N Pierce St,  Eden, NC
Rockingham County Schools
3.4
2.6
828 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ryan Moody
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
7.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
51.5%
Black
23%
Hispanic
18.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 132 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 100 Students
North Carolina State University 99 Students
Appalachian State University 92 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 84 Students
Rockingham Community College 69 Students
East Carolina University 63 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 62 Students
Western Carolina University 62 Students
Elon University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Biology 29 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 130 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/7/2025
My experience at morehead has been one of no ups and downs. If anything i'd say that it has been one on a steady slope.
4.0 Parent
3/25/2024
My son had a very good experience at Morehead High School. He maintained a A/B average and really liked his teachers. He liked hanging out with his friends and loved playing on the basketball and baseball teams.
5.0 Senior
3/15/2024
The best parts was being the best team the school had ever seen and to bring thousands of people to come support us
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 6 Reviews
2.0 other
5/19/2024
i went to this school all 4 years. This school gives very little preparation for your life outside of graduation. they discipline the children very unfairly.if your a student athlete or related to the principal, your pretty much allowed to get away with anything. faculty focuses more on things like...
3.0 student
7/6/2023
I am a current junior at John M. Morehead High School and I give this school 3 stars. The school has prioritized its student athletes and more wealthy students over all other students. However, the school has recently shifted some of its focus on its art programs. They are beginning to offer introdu...
1.0 student
6/11/2021
If i could give 0 stars i would i went to morehead this year. I have mild Tourette’s syndrome and provided doctors notes and even had my neurologist call to the school after being suspended and kicked from multiple zoom calls and classrooms at this school beacause i was a “distraction” i can not con...
principal
3/14/2019
I am currently a freshman at UVA and loved my time at MHS!!!

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John M. Morehead High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Eden, NC, in the Eden neighborhood, and is served by the Rockingham County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. John M. Morehead High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $195,536. Learn more about what Eden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John M. Morehead High School.

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