Morehead City Middle School is located in the heart of Carteret County, NC. It is one of 5 public middle schools serving students in the Carteret County Public School System. The school serves approximately 500 students in grades 6 through 8 with classes in Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, Band, College and Career Readiness, and Project Lead the Way.

Morehead City Middle School is the home of the Minutemen, and where Champions are made.