Croatan

Croatan High School, located in Newport, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12. Established in 1998, it is part of the Carteret County Public Schools system and serves the western areas of the county. Known for its academic excellence, Croatan has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a top high school in the United States. The school's colors are black and gold, and it is home to the Cougars, competing in the Coastal Conference.