Kinston School
Kinston School serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Kinston School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Kinston School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kinston School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kinston School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #417 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 91% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Coffee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kinston School is Opp High School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Opp Middle School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Opp Elementary School (6.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Opp Opp High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 354 students10
6.2 miles
502 N Maloy St
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-4561 6.2 9-12 354 - Opp Opp Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 552 students10
6.5 miles
27098 Bobcat Drive
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6031 6.5 PK-4 552 - Opp Opp Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 404 students10
6.5 miles
303 E Stewart Ave
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6332 6.5 5-8 404 - Opp Fleeta School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 166 students10
8.7 miles
27463 County Road 30
Opp, AL 36467
(334) 493-6772 8.7 K-8 166 - Samson Samson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 329 students10
10.1 miles
823 North State Hwy 87
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439 10.1 PK-5 329
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