Kinston School ranked #187 statewide in 2023, improving from #213 in 2022 and showing a positive trend since a low of #765 in 2011, placing it in the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though it declined from 56% in 2019; reading proficiency was 64%, also higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged between 45% and 49%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable near 520 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; 46% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts over recent years.
Kinston School offers grades pre–kindergarten through 12, serving a minority enrollment of approximately 9%, predominantly White students, in this Union County NJ high school setting.
The school's graduation rate consistently met or exceeded 90% from 2014 to 2023, slightly higher than the Alabama state average ranging from 86% to 90% during that period.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kinston School serves the southwest part of Kinston, AL, covering an area of approximately 124.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- 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 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
What you are to be, you are now becoming.
School Rankings
Kinston School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinston School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinston School's ranking?
Kinston School is ranked #187 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kinston School often compared to?
Kinston Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zion Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kinston School?
The graduation rate of Kinston School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kinston School?
524 students attend Kinston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kinston School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kinston School?
Kinston School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kinston School offer ?
Kinston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinston School part of?
Kinston School is part of Coffee County School District.
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