New Bern High School

4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,565 students in grades 9-12, New Bern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Bern High School's student population of 1,565 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,565 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

New Bern High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Bern High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#779 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Bern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Bern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
31%
25%
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White
48%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of New Bern High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of New Bern High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Bern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Bern High School's ranking?
New Bern High School is ranked #779 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are New Bern High School often compared to?
New Bern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Havelock High School, West Craven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Bern High School?
The graduation rate of New Bern High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Bern High School?
1,565 students attend New Bern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Bern High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Bern High School?
New Bern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Bern High School offer ?
New Bern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Bern High School part of?
New Bern High School is part of Craven County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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