Best Schools in Craven County, NC
Craven County, NC has 42 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 23 elementary) serving 20,109 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Craven County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Craven County, NC
The top high schools in Craven County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Craven Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 226 Students
2. Early College East High
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students
3. D H Conley High
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1703 Students
4. Pamlico County High
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Projected Test Scores
Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
5. Havelock High
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
6. New Bern High
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
7. North Lenoir High
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 975 Students
8. West Craven High
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in Craven County, NC
The top middle schools in Craven County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tucker Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Pamlico County Middle
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
4. H J Macdonald Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
5. Havelock Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
6. West Craven Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Craven County, NC
The top elementary schools in Craven County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
2. Chicod
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Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 958 Students
3. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
4. Albert H Bangert Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
5. Roger Bell New Tech Academy
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
6. Brinson Memorial Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
7. Pamlico County Primary
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 Students
8. Trent Park Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
9. Fred A Anderson Elementary
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 164 Students
10. James W Smith Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Craven County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Craven County, NC
How many schools are in Craven County, NC?
Craven County, NC has 42 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 20,109 students in total.
How do schools in Craven County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Craven County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Craven County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Craven County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Craven County
4 places in Craven County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Craven County Board of Education (26 schools)