Best Schools in New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC has a total of 29 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 12,120 students attend New Bern, NC schools. On average, schools in New Bern score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Bern greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC has 7 high schools with 3,626 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 New Bern score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Bern 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. New Bern High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
4. Jones Senior High School
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
5. Pamlico County High
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,684 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 New Bern score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Bern 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. 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. West Craven Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC has 16 elementary schools with 5,699 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 New Bern score 42% 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 New Bern 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. Pamlico County Primary
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 Students
10. Pollocksville Elementary
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Bern, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Bern, NC has a total population of 52,479 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Bern, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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