New Bern High School in Craven County welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

By IBX News

Mar 15, 2024

New Bern High School had the highest enrollment among Craven County schools, welcoming 1,554 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 23 schools in Craven County, Havelock High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,050 students, while West Craven High School welcomed 817 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

New Bern High School is part of Craven County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Craven County and has a main office in New Bern.

In the previous school year, New Bern High School also had the highest number of students among Craven County schools.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in New Bern High School Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Craven County Schools During 2022-23 School Year

School name	City	Total School Enrollment
New Bern High School	New Bern	1,554
Havelock High School	Havelock	1,050
West Craven High School	Vanceboro	817
H. J. MacDonald Middle School	New Bern	720
West Craven Middle School	New Bern	664
Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School	Havelock	528
Tucker Creek Middle School	Havelock	518
Grover C. Fields Middle School	New Bern	508
Brinson Memorial Elementary School	New Bern	457
Albert H. Bangert Elementary School	New Bern	422
Trent Park Elementary School	New Bern	393
Havelock Middle School	Havelock	386
Roger Bell New Technology Academy	Havelock	378
W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary School	Havelock	373
Ben D. Quinn Elementary School	New Bern	368
Oaks Road Academy	New Bern	367
Bridgeton Elementary School	New Bern	352
James W. Smith Elementary School	Cove City	320
Havelock Elementary School	Havelock	268
J. T. Barber Elementary School	New Bern	241
Craven Early College High	New Bern	225
Graham A. Barden Elementary School	Havelock	218
Early College EAST High	Havelock	199