Summary:
ZIP code 28570, encompassing the Newport, NC area, is served by a single public high school, Croatan High, which enrolls roughly 1,019 students in grades 9–12 under Carteret County Public Schools.
If you live in 28570, your local high school is Croatan High, and the data shows it is an exceptionally strong and improving school. Croatan High has earned a 4-star rating and now ranks in the 88th percentile of North Carolina high schools, climbing from the 81st percentile just three years ago. Its graduation rate of 92.4% outpaces both the district (87.2%) and the state (88.8%). On End-of-Course tests, Croatan High outperforms the state average by massive margins: Biology proficiency is 90.8% (state: 58.5%), English II is 93.1% (state: 64.6%), Math I is 81.0% (state: 42.1%), and Math III is 94.4% (state: 68.9%). The school also beats its already high-performing district, Carteret County Public Schools, in every tested subject. Year-over-year progress has been impressive, with the largest gain in Biology (+18.3 percentage points), while English II, Math I, and Math III also improved by 7 to 10 points.
Even with these standout academics, there are a couple of areas worth watching. Chronic absenteeism sits at 17.6% — far better than the statewide 24.2% — but that still means more than 175 students are missing substantial school time each year. Also, while the 92.4% graduation rate is solid, roughly 1 in 13 students does not finish in four years. The school’s lowest proficiency area is Math I at 81%, but that is still nearly double the state average. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1, the school is relatively large but remains an academic leader within its district and the state. For parents in 28570, Croatan High offers a consistently rigorous, high-achieving environment with clear momentum.
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