Best Schools in Craven County, NC
Craven County, NC has a total of 33 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 14,251 students attend Craven County, NC schools. On average, schools in Craven County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Craven County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Craven County, NC
Craven County, NC has 9 high schools with 5,108 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Craven County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Craven County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Early College East High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
2. Craven Early College High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 226 Students
3. Havelock High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
4. New Bern High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
5. West Craven High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in Craven County, NC
Craven County, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,808 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Craven County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Craven County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Tucker Creek Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
2. Grover C Fields Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
3. H J Macdonald Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
4. Havelock Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
5. West Craven Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Craven County, NC
Craven County, NC has 18 elementary schools with 6,224 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Craven County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Craven County exceed expectations.
1. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
2. Creekside Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
3. Albert H Bangert Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
4. Brinson Memorial Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
5. Arthur W Edwards Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
6. Ben D Quinn Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
7. Trent Park Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
8. Bridgeton Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
9. Graham A Barden Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
10. Havelock Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Craven County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Craven County, NC has a total population of 100,720 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Craven County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Craven County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Craven County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Craven County, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Craven County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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