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Best Craven County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,002 students in Craven County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Craven County, NC are Craven Early College High School, Havelock High School and Early College East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craven County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Craven County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Craven County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craven Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Craven County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craven Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
Gr: 9-13 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Havelock High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Webb Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5112
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Early College East High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5194
Gr: 9-13 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Trent Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6353
Gr: 4-12 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
New Bern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
West Craven High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Streets Ferry Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Craven County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Craven County, NC include Craven Early College High School, Havelock High School and Early College East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Craven County?
6 public high schools are located in Craven County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craven County?
Craven County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Craven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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