Grover C Fields Middle School

2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 552 students in grades 6-8, Grover C Fields Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grover C Fields Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Grover C Fields Middle School's student population of 552 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
552 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Grover C Fields Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grover C Fields Middle School is 0.63, 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)
#921 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grover C Fields Middle 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.
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grover C Fields Middle 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.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grover C Fields Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
21%
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Black
15%
25%
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White
57%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grover C Fields Middle School's ranking?
Grover C Fields Middle School is ranked #921 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grover C Fields Middle School often compared to?
Grover C Fields Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H J Macdonald Middle School, Tucker Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Grover C Fields Middle School?
552 students attend Grover C Fields Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grover C Fields Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grover C Fields Middle School?
Grover C Fields Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grover C Fields Middle School offer ?
Grover C Fields Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grover C Fields Middle School part of?
Grover C Fields Middle School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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