For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: 4-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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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).
