Craven County Board of Education School District
School District · New Bern, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
26
15 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
26
15 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Craven County Board of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Craven County Board of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Albert H Bangert Elementary
New Bern · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
Havelock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Creekside Elementary
New Bern · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#88 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,893
$1,219 vs North Carolina median
District size
12,584 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Craven County Board of Education ranks #88 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Craven County Board of Education's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Albert H Bangert Elementary (8.7/10), W Jesse Gurganus Elementary (8.7/10), and Creekside Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Craven County Board of Education schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Craven County Board of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert H Bangert Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | W Jesse Gurganus Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Creekside Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Early College East High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | James W Smith Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Craven Early College High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Grover C Fields Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Trent Park Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Tucker Creek Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Roger Bell New Tech Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Craven County Board of Education
Craven County Board of Education is a New Bern, North Carolina school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 12,584 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,893 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Craven County Board of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Albert H Bangert Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Craven County Board of Education students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Craven County Board of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Craven County Board of Education with test data.
Schools in Craven County Board of Education
26 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- New Bern
- Total Enrollment
- 12,584
- Teachers (FTE)
- 798
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Craven County Board of Education?
Craven County Board of Education has 26 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Craven County Board of Education?
The average composite rating for Craven County Board of Education is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Craven County Board of Education?
Craven County Board of Education spends $11,893 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Craven County Board of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Craven County Board of Education is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Craven County Board of Education?
Albert H Bangert Elementary is the highest-rated school in Craven County Board of Education with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Craven County Board of Education?
Across schools in Craven County Board of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Craven County Board of Education compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Craven County Board of Education has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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