Excellent
#435 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 16% in state
Early College East High
High School · Craven County Board of Education · Havelock, NC
A Craven County Board of Education high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
104 Middle School Lane, Havelock, NC 28532
- Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 98% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College East High score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 99% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Early College East High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,792/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,772
Median home value
$193,200
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Craven County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #4 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early College East High is listed in Craven County Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College East High
Early College East High is a public high school in Havelock, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education, serving approximately 199 students in grades 9th-UG with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College East High
What grades does Early College East High serve?
Early College East High serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Early College East High?
Early College East High has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College East High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College East High rank in NC?
Early College East High ranks #435 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Early College East High's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College East High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Early College East High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College East High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Early College East High a charter school?
No, Early College East High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College East High a Title I school?
No, Early College East High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College East High?
26.1% of students at Early College East High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Craven County
- Phone
- (252) 444-5194
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28532)
- 19,918
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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