New Bern High School vs. West Craven High School
Should you attend New Bern High School or West Craven High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,632 students in grades 9-12, New Bern High 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, West Craven High School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,632 students
821 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1615 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
81%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
518
246
Grade 10 Students
446
205
Grade 11 Students
359
201
Grade 12 Students
309
169
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
30%
32%
% White
44%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
