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West Craven High
High School · Craven County Board of Education · Vanceboro, NC
A Craven County Board of Education high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Streets Ferry Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586
- Math 19% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Craven High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Craven 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,486
Median home value
$100,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28586; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Craven County Board of Education
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–12 | Not available | 134 | Compare → |
| Havelock HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,063 | Compare → |
| New Bern HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Craven County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #22 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
West Craven High is listed in Craven County Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Craven High
West Craven High is a public high school in Vanceboro, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education, serving approximately 821 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,393 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Craven High
What grades does West Craven High serve?
West Craven High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Craven High?
West Craven High has an enrollment of approximately 821 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Craven High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Craven High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Craven High rank in NC?
West Craven High ranks #2,393 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Craven High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Craven High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 West Craven High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Craven High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Craven High a charter school?
No, West Craven High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Craven High a Title I school?
No, West Craven High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Craven High?
98.5% of students at West Craven 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 821
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Craven County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (252) 244-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28586)
- 8,094
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 28586; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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