Summary:
The Craven County Board of Education district in North Carolina is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The data analysis reveals that two of these schools, Craven Early College High and Early College EAST High, consistently outperform the other schools in the district and the state on various metrics, including test scores, free/reduced lunch rates, and student-teacher ratios.
These two early college high schools, ranked 57th and 64th out of 640 North Carolina high schools respectively, offer students the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Their students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages on End-of-Course exams. Additionally, these schools have lower free/reduced lunch rates and more efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by their lower spending per student compared to the other schools in the Craven County Board of Education district.
In contrast, the remaining three high schools in the district, New Bern High, Havelock High, and West Craven High, generally perform below the district and state averages on academic measures. West Craven High, in particular, stands out with the highest free/reduced lunch rate and the lowest student-teacher ratio, suggesting the need for additional resources and support to address the needs of its high-poverty student population.
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