Top 10 Best Kinston Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,269 students in Kinston, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,190 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Kinston, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Kinston, NC are Lenoir County Early College High School, Moss Hill Elementary School and Woodington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kinston, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Kinston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Kinston, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenoir County Early College High School
Math: 80-89%
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870
Grades: 9-13
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Moss Hill Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6040 Hwy 55 West
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 569-5071
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Woodington Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4939 Hwy 258 South
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Banks Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Kinston High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 N Queen St
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8067
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Contentnea-savannah School
Math: 30% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #77.
Children's Village Academy
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 North Adkin Street
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #88.
Southwood Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9081
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Old Well Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-5143
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1010.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1111.
Rochelle Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Rochelle Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4290
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Mcdaniels Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1313.
Northeast Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Caswell Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2415 West Vernon Ave
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Dobbs School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kennedy Home (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2557 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Lewis School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kinston, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Kinston, NC include Lenoir County Early College High School, Moss Hill Elementary School and Woodington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kinston, NC?
13 public schools are located in Kinston, NC.
What percentage of students in Kinston, NC go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Kinston, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kinston, NC?
Kinston, NC public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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