Below Average
#2171 of 2,648 schools in NC
Havelock Middle
Middle School · Craven County Board of Education
102 Middle School Lane, Havelock, NC 28532
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#2,171 of 2,648
In Havelock
#7 of 9
public schools
In district
#18 of 26
Craven County Board of Education
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Havelock Middle
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About Havelock Middle
Havelock Middle is a public middle school in Havelock, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education. Havelock Middle serves approximately 374 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Havelock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,171 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Havelock Middle show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NC avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Havelock Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Havelock Middle — Students at Havelock Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 3.1/10.
How Havelock Middle Compares
See how Havelock Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
102 Middle School Lane, Havelock, NC 28532
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Havelock Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Broad Creek Middle (rated 7.7/10, 10.2 miles away, in nearby Newport), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tucker Creek Middle (rated 6.9/10, 4.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Newport Middle (rated 6.2/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Newport), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Havelock, see our Havelock schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Early College EAST High Havelock | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Havelock Elementary Havelock | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Havelock High Havelock | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Havelock | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Roger Bell New Tech Academy Havelock | 1.0 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 | 3.5 mi | 7.4 |
| W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Havelock | 3.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Tucker Creek Middle Havelock | 4.3 mi | 6.9 |
| NEWPORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Newport | 4.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Newport Elementary Newport | 6.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Newport Middle Newport | 7.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Broad Creek Middle Newport | 10.2 mi | 7.7 |
| CHOSEN GENERATION CHRIST. ACADEMY Morehead City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Arapahoe Charter School Arapahoe | 10.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Bogue Sound Elementary Newport | 11.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Croatan High Newport | 11.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Bridges School Morehead City | 11.4 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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|---|---|
| Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City, NC | 4.6 |
| Butner-Stem Middle Butner, NC | 4.6 |
| Rochelle Middle Kinston, NC | 4.6 |
| Walter R Johnson Middle Morganton, NC | 4.6 |
| Bladenboro Middle Bladenboro, NC | 4.5 |
| Elizabethtown Middle Elizabethtown, NC | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Havelock Middle
What grades does Havelock Middle serve?
Havelock Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Havelock Middle?
Havelock Middle has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havelock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Havelock Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Havelock Middle rank in NC?
Havelock Middle ranks #2,171 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Havelock Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Havelock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Havelock Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Havelock Middle a charter school?
No, Havelock Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Havelock Middle a Title I school?
No, Havelock Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Havelock Middle?
93.6% of students at Havelock Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Craven County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (252) 444-5125
Resources & Links
District
Craven County Board of Education- District Enrollment
- 12,584
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,893
- District Rank
- #18 of 26
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