How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Craven County Schools | Henderson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Bern, North Carolina | Hendersonville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 12,755 | 12,896 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 23 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Craven County Schools | Henderson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,893 | $11,579 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| State Revenue | 59.0% | 58.3% |
| Local Revenue | 18.0% | 21.8% |
Craven County Schools
Federal State Local
Henderson County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Craven County Schools | Henderson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.6% | 59.8% |
| African American | 24.1% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.7% | 60.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Craven County Schools | Henderson County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 358.9:1 | 382.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.2% | 22.2% |
School Types
Craven County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 17
Henderson County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.