Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Craven County Board of Education (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 25 schools in Craven County Board of Education, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- Elementary Schools in Craven County Board of Education
- Middle Schools in Craven County Board of Education
- High Schools in Craven County Board of Education
- Traditional Public Schools in Craven County Board of Education
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Craven County Board of Education
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Craven County Board of Education
- Largest Schools in Craven County Board of Education
- 116J.T. Barber ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
- 227Havelock MiddleHavelock · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.0
- 332Havelock ElementaryHavelock · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 434James W Smith ElementaryCove City · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.1
- 572W Jesse Gurganus ElementaryHavelock · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
- 625Bridgeton ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
- 726H J MacDonald MiddleNew Bern · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 873Creekside ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 943Graham A Barden ElementaryHavelock · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 1047Arthur W Edwards ElementaryHavelock · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 1159Tucker Creek MiddleHavelock · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 1228Brinson Memorial ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 1319Vanceboro-Farm Life ElementaryVanceboro · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 1449Grover C Fields MiddleNew Bern · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 1516Roger Bell New Tech AcademyHavelock · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 1617West Craven MiddleNew Bern · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.5
- 179Oaks Road AcademyNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 1820Trent Park ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.7
- 1945Albert H Bangert ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.8
- 2029Ben D. Quinn ElementaryNew Bern · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.4
- 2125West Craven HighVanceboro · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.5
- 2253Havelock HighHavelock · Public HighStudents per teacher: 23.6
- 2346New Bern HighNew Bern · Public HighStudents per teacher: 27.7
- 2469Craven Early College HighNew Bern · Public HighStudents per teacher: 36.8
- 2577Early College EAST HighHavelock · Public HighStudents per teacher: 41.6
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.T. Barber Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.9 | 15.8 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 2 | Havelock Middle Havelock · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.0 | 27.2 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 3 | Havelock Elementary Havelock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.1 | 31.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 248 |
| 4 | James W Smith Elementary Cove City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.1 | 34.0 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 5 | W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Havelock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.2 | 72.0 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 6 | Bridgeton Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.3 | 25.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 7 | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.4 | 26.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 8 | Creekside Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.6 | 73.1 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 9 | Graham A Barden Elementary Havelock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 | 42.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 10 | Arthur W Edwards Elementary Havelock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.3 | 46.7 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 11 | Tucker Creek Middle Havelock · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.9 | 58.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 12 | Brinson Memorial Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.9 | 27.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 13 | Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary Vanceboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.9 | 18.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 14 | Grover C Fields Middle New Bern · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.4 | 49.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 15 | Roger Bell New Tech Academy Havelock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.0 | 15.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 16 | West Craven Middle New Bern · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.5 | 17.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 17 | Oaks Road Academy New Bern · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.6 | 9.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 18 | Trent Park Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.7 | 20.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 19 | Albert H Bangert Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.8 | 44.5 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 20 | Ben D. Quinn Elementary New Bern · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.4 | 29.1 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 21 | West Craven High Vanceboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.5 | 25.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 751 |
| 22 | Havelock High Havelock · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.6 | 53.4 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,014 |
| 23 | New Bern High New Bern · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.7 | 46.3 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,637 |
| 24 | Craven Early College High New Bern · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 36.8 | 68.6 Top 25% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 221 |
| 25 | Early College EAST High Havelock · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 41.6 | 76.5 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 208 |
J.T. Barber Elementary in New Bern leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Craven County Board of Education with Students per teacher 12.9. Of the 25 schools shown, 25 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Craven County Board of Education page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Craven County Board of Education?
J.T. Barber Elementary in New Bern, North Carolina ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Craven County Board of Education with Students per teacher 12.9 (Enrollment: 270).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Craven County Board of Education ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.