Enrollment
1,637
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Bern, NC
New Bern High
Federal NCES profile for New Bern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331000388
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Bern High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Bern High has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Bern High ranks #13 of 14 public schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Bern High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Bern High
New Bern High is a higher-need, large high school in New Bern, North Carolina, enrolling 1,637 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 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 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,637 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Bern's high schools, it stands alongside Craven Early College High (221 students): New Bern High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 27.6:1).
Craven County Schools also operates Havelock High (1,014 students) and West Craven High (751 students) alongside New Bern 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 New Bern High compares
New Bern 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,637
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.1%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 44.2%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, New Bern 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 New Bern 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 New Bern High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock High | Smaller | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover C Fields Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Bern High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 New Bern
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 (~1,637 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Bern High
How many students attend New Bern High?
New Bern High has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Bern, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bern High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bern High is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Bern High?
50.5% of students at New Bern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Bern High?
The largest demographic group at New Bern High is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Bern High?
New Bern High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 New Bern High rank among public schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, New Bern High ranks #13 of 14 public schools in New Bern, 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 New Bern on the city page.
Is New Bern High a good school?
New Bern High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. 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 New Bern High, Craven County Schools also operates Havelock High (1,014 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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