Summary:
The Craven County Board of Education district in North Carolina oversees 15 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout top-performing schools as well as several struggling schools.
At the top of the district, Creekside Elementary and W Jesse Gurganus Elementary consistently rank among the top 150 elementary schools in the state and earn high 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger. Albert H Bangert Elementary also performs exceptionally well, with high proficiency rates across core subjects. In contrast, Oaks Road Academy, J T Barber Elementary, and Graham A Barden Elementary are among the lowest-performing schools in the district, ranking in the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools.
The schools in the Craven County Board of Education district exhibit a diverse range of student demographics, with some schools having majority white student populations and others having majority minority student populations. Several schools also have very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, the data reveals significant disparities in performance that suggest factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and instructional practices, play a critical role in driving student success.
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