For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 524 students in Kinston, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Kinston, AL is Kinston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kinston, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Kinston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kinston, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinston School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 College Street
Kinston, AL 36453
(334) 565-3016
Kinston, AL 36453
(334) 565-3016
Gr: PK-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kinston, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Kinston, AL include Kinston School.
How many public schools are located in Kinston?
1 public schools are located in Kinston.
What is the racial composition of students in Kinston?
Kinston public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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