The variety has made a rich mix in learning procedures. Resource people are another plus along with a very active volunteer system. Elementary schools are in almost every neighborhood. We have two junior high and two senior high schools in New Bern. One middle school recently won an international geography award.
Charter schools are the newest educational tool.
The new Arapahoe school opened this fall. They have kindergarten through 6th grade curriculum. Parrott Academy in nearby Kinston has almost 600 students. Kindergarten through 12th grade. They are an independent non-sectarian, college prep program.