Kinston School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Kinston School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kinston School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kinston School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kinston School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinston School's ranking?
Kinston School is ranked #129 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kinston School?
The graduation rate of Kinston School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kinston School?
537 students attend Kinston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kinston School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinston School?
Kinston School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Kinston School offer ?
Kinston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kinston School part of?
Kinston School is part of Coffee County School District.
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