Public schools in Havelock, NC
9 open public schools with an address in Havelock, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,735
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Havelock public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Havelock, NC: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,735 students, an average of 415 per school. The largest campus is Havelock High (1,014 students), and the largest elementary school is Arthur W Edwards Elementary (489).
Every listed school belongs to Craven County Board of Education. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Havelock
Elementary schools in Havelock
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W Edwards Elementary Craven County Board of Education | KG–05 | 489 | 14.9:1 | |
| Graham A Barden Elementary Craven County Board of Education | PK–05 | 237 | 14:1 | |
| Havelock Elementary Craven County Board of Education | PK–05 | 248 | 12.6:1 | |
| Roger Bell New Tech Academy Craven County Board of Education | PK–05 | 408 | 16.9:1 | |
| W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Craven County Board of Education | KG–05 | 340 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Havelock
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Middle Craven County Board of Education | 06–08 | 313 | 12.8:1 | |
| Tucker Creek Middle Craven County Board of Education | 06–08 | 478 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Havelock
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College EAST High Craven County Board of Education | 09–13 | 208 | 37.1:1 | |
| Havelock High Craven County Board of Education | 09–12 | 1,014 | 23.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.9%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black18.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial12.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Havelock schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,735 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Havelock
How many public schools are in Havelock, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Havelock: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,735 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Havelock?
All listed public schools with an address in Havelock belong to Craven County Board of Education. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Havelock?
Havelock High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Havelock, with 1,014 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Havelock?
No school with an address in Havelock is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Havelock schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Havelock public schools is 14.9:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Havelock guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities