Enrollment
1,014
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Havelock, NC
Havelock High
Federal NCES profile for Havelock High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331000384
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Havelock High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Havelock High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Havelock High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Havelock High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Havelock High
Havelock High is a large high school in Havelock, North Carolina, enrolling 1,014 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,014 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 388 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,014 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Havelock's high schools, it stands alongside Early College East High (208 students): Havelock High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 26:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and West Craven High (751 students) alongside Havelock High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Havelock High compares
Havelock High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
274
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Havelock High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Havelock High.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Havelock High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover C Fields Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Havelock High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Havelock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Havelock High
How many students attend Havelock High?
Havelock High has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in Havelock, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havelock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Havelock High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Havelock High?
45.1% of students at Havelock High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Havelock High?
The largest demographic group at Havelock High is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Havelock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Havelock High?
Havelock High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Havelock High rank among public schools in Havelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Havelock High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Havelock on the city page.
Is Havelock High a good school?
Havelock High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Havelock High, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), West Craven High (751 students), and H J Macdonald Middle (632 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.
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