For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,949 students in 28562, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28562, NC are Craven Early College High School, Craven Virtual Academy and New Bern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28562 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28562, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28562 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Craven Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28562, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craven Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
Grades: 9-13
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1319 Commerce Dr
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
Grades: 4-12
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
New Bern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28562, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28562, NC include Craven Early College High School, Craven Virtual Academy and New Bern High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28562?
3 public high schools are located in 28562.
What is the racial composition of students in 28562?
28562 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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