Craven Early College High vs H J MacDonald Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 718 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craven Early College High
New Bern · Public high · Grades 9–13
221 students
H J MacDonald Middle
New Bern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Craven Early College High New Bern, North Carolina | H J MacDonald Middle New Bern, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 528 | #299 of 469 |
| National rank | #3643 of 16,910 | #12653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 36.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 27% |
| city | New Bern | New Bern |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Craven Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 26.1).
- •Craven Early College High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Craven Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 39%).
- •Craven Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 99.2%).
- •H J MacDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 36.8).
- •H J MacDonald Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 221.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Craven Early College High better than H J MacDonald Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Craven Early College High ranks higher (68.6 vs 26.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Craven Early College High and H J MacDonald Middle?
About 718 m in a straight line, between New Bern and New Bern in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craven Early College High: 221. H J MacDonald Middle: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craven Early College High and H J MacDonald Middle rank in North Carolina?
Craven Early College High is 74th of 528 and H J MacDonald Middle is 299th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).