- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331000384
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Havelock High held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 370331000384 · Havelock, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 16.6:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Havelock High held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Havelock High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- This school
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- Grover C Field 542
Grover C Fields Middle
542 students
What this shows Havelock High reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Havelock High compares
Havelock High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,104 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.