Serious incidents run well above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 4 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 1 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary ranks #9 of 17 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harkers Island Elementary | KG–05 | 58 | A |
| Marine Sci. & Tech. Early College HS | 10–12 | 57 | A |
| Newport Elementary | KG–05 | 57 | A |
| Beaufort Elementary | PK–05 | 55 | A |
| Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn | 04–05 | 55 | A |
| White Oak Elementary | PK–05 | 54 | A |
| Bogue Sound Elementary | PK–05 | 47 | A |
| Morehead City Primary | PK–03 | 42 | A |