Croatan High School is a public secondary school in Newport, North Carolina. The high school is part of the Carteret County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,019 students in grades 9-12, Croatan High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Croatan High serves the southwest part of Newport, NC, covering an area of approximately 155.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which reaches up to 15.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Croatan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Croatan High School's student population of 1,019 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,019 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Croatan High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Croatan High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Croatan High School's ranking?
Croatan High School is ranked #108 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Croatan High School often compared to?
Croatan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Carteret High School, East Carteret High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Croatan High School?
The graduation rate of Croatan High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Croatan High School?
1,019 students attend Croatan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Croatan High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Croatan High School?
Croatan High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Croatan High School offer ?
Croatan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Croatan High School part of?
Croatan High School is part of Carteret County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
If you aren't from around here you are called "off" and ostracized by the student body and teachers. They bully you into conforming - STEPFORD WIVES!
The dress code is CONFUSING! If you are liked you can wear whatever you want. If you are "off" or not liked by the administration/faculty, you are harassed.
Academics are tough but my child who was a B student before is now all As and not because the school made her better but because she finds the classes much easier!
2 10/10/2025
I am not sure howI feel about this school yet but am in interested in speaking to other parents. To the above poster.. Does your child still attend Croatan?
1 10/10/2025
So far it hasn't been a great experience for my child. If you are considering this school, I recommend you speak to someone of your same race and/or financial class before deciding. Depending upon your race and financial status, you will have vastly different experiences at this school. I know because I did that, wasn't sure I believed some of it, turns out, it definitely seems as if there is some racial disparity going on. As far this being the best academic school in the county, we'll that depends on what you consider being of importance in your child's academic endeavors. Personally I would rather you actually teach my kid and ride their but about school work than worry about test scores and send kids out of class for trivial things. Seems like sending kids out of class and giving them ISS and OSS used to be reserved for the kids who bullied, got into fights, cussed the teachers out, smoked in the bathroom, skipped class, etc.... not for the kids who forgot their Chromebook when you weren't using it that day, anyway. But maybe I'm just old school and test scores matter more. You decide.
1 10/10/2025
This school isn't that great when it comes to students' personal needs, there are no phones allowed whatsoever and if a teacher even sees your phone's outline in your pocket, you're sent to ALC or ISS, If you're late to class, you can't even go to that class, this school is full of BS, worst school I've ever been to, glad I'm moving away.
1 10/10/2025
Would give zero stars if possible
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