For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 66 students in 28504, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28504, NC is Lenoir County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28504 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28504, 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 28504 have a Graduation Rate of 37%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lenoir County Learning Academy, with 35-39% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28504, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
28504, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caswell Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2415 West Vernon Ave
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410
Gr: Inquire with school
Kennedy Home (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2557 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28504, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28504, NC include Lenoir County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28504?
1 public high schools are located in 28504.
What is the racial composition of students in 28504?
28504 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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