Top 5 Best Craven County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,993 students in Craven County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Craven County, NC are Early College East High School, Craven Early College High School and Havelock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craven County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Craven County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Craven County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craven Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Craven County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College East High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
104 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5194
Grades: 9-13
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Craven Early College High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
Grades: 9-13
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Havelock High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Webb Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #44.
New Bern High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,565 students
Rank: #55.
West Craven High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Streets Ferry Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 852 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Trent Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6300
Grades: 3-12
| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Craven County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Craven County, NC include Early College East High School, Craven Early College High School and Havelock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Craven County, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Craven County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Craven County, NC?
Craven County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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