Serving 206 students in grades 9-13, Lenoir County Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenoir County Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lenoir County Early College High School's student population of 206 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Lenoir County Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenoir County Early College High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenoir County Early College High School's ranking?
Lenoir County Early College High School is ranked #114 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lenoir County Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Lenoir County Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lenoir County Early College High School?
206 students attend Lenoir County Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lenoir County Early College High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenoir County Early College High School?
Lenoir County Early College High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lenoir County Early College High School offer ?
Lenoir County Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lenoir County Early College High School part of?
Lenoir County Early College High School is part of Lenoir County School District.
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