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

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Craven Early College High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 226 Students

3. New Bern High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students

4. Jones Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students

5. Pamlico County High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

2. Grover C Fields Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

3. Pamlico County Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students

4. H J Macdonald Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students

5. West Craven Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students

2. Creekside Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students

3. Albert H Bangert Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students

4. Brinson Memorial Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students

5. Arthur W Edwards Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

6. Ben D Quinn Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students

7. Trent Park Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

8. Bridgeton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

9. Pamlico County Primary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 Students

10. Pollocksville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

12,120

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

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

D+

21.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,501 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Bern, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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