For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,917 students in Craven County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Craven County, NC are Tucker Creek Middle School, Grover C Fields Middle School and Craven Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craven County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Craven County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Craven County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tucker Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Sermons Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-7200
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Grover C Fields Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
H J Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Havelock Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5125
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
West Craven Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Nw Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Craven County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Craven County, NC include Tucker Creek Middle School, Grover C Fields Middle School and Craven Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Craven County?
6 public middle schools are located in Craven County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craven County?
Craven County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Craven County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Craven County include: Havelock Middle School vs. Tucker Creek Middle School, Grover C Fields Middle School vs. H J Macdonald Middle School, H J Macdonald Middle School vs. Grover C Fields Middle School
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