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 1,631 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 860 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,631 students
860 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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
548
260
Grade 10 Students
437
251
Grade 11 Students
342
187
Grade 12 Students
304
162
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
32%
31%
% White
45%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
