For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,055 students in 28562, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 641 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28562, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28562, NC are Craven Early College High School, Creekside Elementary School and Albert H Bangert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28562 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28562, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28562, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craven Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
Grades: 9-13
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2790 Landscape Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-4360
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-4360
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Albert H Bangert Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3712 Canterbury Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6415
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6415
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
New Bern High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,565 students
Rank: #55.
Trent Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Educational Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6481
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6481
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
H J Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
West Craven Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Nw Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Trent Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6300
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6300
Grades: 3-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28562, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28562, NC include Craven Early College High School, Creekside Elementary School and Albert H Bangert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28562, NC?
9 public schools are located in 28562, NC.
What percentage of students in 28562, NC go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28562, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28562, NC?
28562, NC public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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