Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Contentnea-savannah School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Contentnea-Savannah School serves the northeast part of Kinston, NC, covering an area of approximately 90.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Contentnea-savannah School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cougars
School Rankings
Contentnea-savannah School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Contentnea-savannah School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
46%
24%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contentnea-savannah School's ranking?
Contentnea-savannah School is ranked #1775 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Contentnea-savannah School?
789 students attend Contentnea-savannah School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Contentnea-savannah School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Contentnea-savannah School?
Contentnea-savannah School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Contentnea-savannah School offer ?
Contentnea-savannah School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Contentnea-savannah School part of?
Contentnea-savannah School is part of Lenoir County School District.
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