Best Schools in James City, NC
James City, NC has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,544 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in James City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in James City, NC
The top high schools in James City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Bern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
2. West Craven High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in James City, NC
The top middle schools in James City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grover C Fields Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
2. H J Macdonald Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
3. West Craven Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in James City, NC
The top elementary schools in James City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
2. Albert H Bangert Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
3. Brinson Memorial Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
4. Bridgeton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in James City, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
James City, NC has a total population of 5,500 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in James City, 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 James City, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James City, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James City, 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 James City, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in James City, NC
How many schools are in James City, NC?
James City, NC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,544 students in total.
How do schools in James City perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in James City score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in James City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in James City?
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: 62%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations