For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,937 students in New Bern, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in New Bern, NC are Craven Early College High School, Craven Virtual Academy and New Bern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bern, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in New Bern have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
New Bern, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craven Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Bern, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craven Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
Gr: 9-13 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Trent Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6353
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6353
Gr: 4-12 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
New Bern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Bern, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Bern, NC include Craven Early College High School, Craven Virtual Academy and New Bern High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Bern?
3 public high schools are located in New Bern.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bern?
New Bern public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in New Bern are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Bern include: Craven Early College High School vs. New Bern High School
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