- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331000388
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
New Bern High held near 1,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 88.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370331000388 · New Bern, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,637 enr · 18:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Havelock High (1,014 students)
New Bern High held near 1,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 88.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Bern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
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 New Bern High reports 1,637 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Bern High compares
New Bern 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,893
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
Counselors3.5 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.
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
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,637 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,631 (2022-23) → 1,632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.