River Bend’s public schools score below 57% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving River Bend, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
River Bend’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 307 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of River Bend’s, its schools beat 31%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 50% and 51% statewide; 81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,672 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
15 elementary schools, then five middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind River Bend’s grade
C+: better than 43% of North Carolina school districts, #200 of 290 North Carolina towns. Both inputs trail the North Carolina average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve River Bend, with each school’s own grade.
River Bend’s public schools are run by Craven County Schools, which also serves Bridgeton, Cove City, Dover and Havelock and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
River Bend vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share River Bend’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| River Bend | C+ | Craven County Schools |
Every school in River Bend
25 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about River Bend’s schools
Are River Bend’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools River Bend children attend score below 57% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #200 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is River Bend in?
Craven County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 12,152 students in 26 schools (2024–25).
Where do River Bend kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: New Bern High, Havelock High, West Craven High, Craven Early College High and Early College EAST High.
What is River Bend’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Craven County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does River Bend spend per student?
$12,672 in Craven County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What River Bend families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.