Kinston High School vs. North Lenoir High School
Should you attend Kinston High School or North Lenoir High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kinston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North Lenoir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 659 students in grades 9-12, Kinston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 957 students in grades 9-12, North Lenoir High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
659 students
957 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
59 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1741 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1509 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
171
295
Grade 10 Students
176
222
Grade 11 Students
182
222
Grade 12 Students
130
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
% Black
87%
41%
% White
3%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%