Craven Early College High School

800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 193 students in grades 9-13, Craven Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Craven Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Craven Early College High School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
193 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Craven Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Craven Early College High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#251 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Craven Early College High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Craven Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Craven Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Craven Early College High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Craven Early College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Craven Early College High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Craven Early College High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Craven Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Craven Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Craven Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Craven Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craven Early College High School's ranking?
Craven Early College High School is ranked #251 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Craven Early College High School often compared to?
Craven Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early College East High School, New Bern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Craven Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Craven Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Craven Early College High School?
193 students attend Craven Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Craven Early College High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Craven Early College High School?
Craven Early College High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Craven Early College High School offer ?
Craven Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Craven Early College High School part of?
Craven Early College High School is part of Craven County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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