Best 28501 North Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 666 students in 28501, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28501, NC is Kinston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28501 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 28501, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28501 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kinston High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 28501, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28501 North Carolina

28501, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Dobbs School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 high schools in 28501, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28501, NC include Kinston High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28501, NC?
1 public high schools are located in 28501, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28501, NC?
28501, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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