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Havelock High

High School · Craven County Board of Education

101 Webb Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532

Enrollment

1,063

Student-Teacher

19:1

Score

6.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

North Carolina schools

#1,514 of 2,648

In Havelock

#6 of 9

public schools

In district

#12 of 26

Craven County Board of Education

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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6.0/10

High School in Havelock · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Havelock High

Havelock High is a public high school in Havelock, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education. Havelock High serves approximately 1,063 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Havelock High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,514 of 2,648 schools in NC.

Structured state assessment records for Havelock High show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • NC avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,893
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Havelock High — Students at Havelock High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 56.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
56.0% (2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency 58.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
53.6% (2025 NC)

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
86%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
0.5%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
49.8%
ELA
62%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How Havelock High Compares

See how Havelock High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.0/10
43th percentile in NC
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
4.0/10
Below Average
AP Courses
4
State avg: 3
Sports
22
11 boys' · 11 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
52%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
56 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.2%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4 AP courses offered
8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

101 Webb Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Havelock High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Early College EAST High (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Croatan High (rated 7.5/10, 11.8 miles away, in nearby Newport), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Carteret High (rated 6.2/10, 11.6 miles away, in nearby Morehead City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Havelock, see our Havelock schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Havelock Middle Havelock 0.3 mi 4.6
Early College EAST High Havelock 0.4 mi 8.0
Havelock Elementary Havelock 0.4 mi 6.2
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Havelock 0.7 mi 6.4
Roger Bell New Tech Academy Havelock 0.7 mi 6.6
Graham A Barden Elementary Havelock 1.7 mi 4.1
Arthur W Edwards Elementary Havelock 2.8 mi 4.2
GRAMERCY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newport 3.7 mi 7.4
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Havelock 3.4 mi 8.7
Tucker Creek Middle Havelock 4.2 mi 6.9
NEWPORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Newport 4.9 mi 5.2
Newport Elementary Newport 6.5 mi 5.8
Newport Middle Newport 7.6 mi 6.2
Arapahoe Charter School Arapahoe 10.0 mi 8.0
Broad Creek Middle Newport 10.5 mi 7.7
CHOSEN GENERATION CHRIST. ACADEMY Morehead City 10.2 mi
Bogue Sound Elementary Newport 11.6 mi 8.9
Croatan High Newport 11.8 mi 7.5
Bridges School Morehead City 11.5 mi
West Carteret High Morehead City 11.6 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28532 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,772

Median Home Value

$193,200

Median Rent

$1,270/mo

Population

19,918

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

55.1%

Avg Commute

23.9 min

Poverty Rate

15%

Median Age

30.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Havelock High

What grades does Havelock High serve?

Havelock High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Havelock High?

Havelock High has an enrollment of approximately 1,063 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Havelock High?

The student-teacher ratio at Havelock High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Havelock High rank in NC?

Havelock High ranks #1,514 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Havelock High's MySchoolScout rating?

Havelock High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Havelock High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Havelock High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Havelock High a charter school?

No, Havelock High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Havelock High a Title I school?

No, Havelock High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Havelock High?

52.2% of students at Havelock 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,063
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Free/Reduced Lunch
52.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Craven County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%

District

Craven County Board of Education
District Enrollment
12,584
Schools in District
26
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,893
District Rank
#12 of 26

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