Serving 313 students in grades 6-8, Havelock Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Havelock Middle serves the southeastern part of Havelock, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 74.4 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Havelock Middle School's student population of 313 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Havelock Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Havelock Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1755 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
31%
24%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Havelock Middle School's ranking?
Havelock Middle School is ranked #1755 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Havelock Middle School often compared to?
Havelock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tucker Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Havelock Middle School?
313 students attend Havelock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Havelock Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Havelock Middle School?
Havelock Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Havelock Middle School offer ?
Havelock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Havelock Middle School part of?
Havelock Middle School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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