For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,436 students in Lenoir County, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,190 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lenoir County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lenoir County, NC are Lenoir County Early College High School, South Lenoir High School and North Lenoir High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lenoir County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lenoir County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lenoir County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lenoir County Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870
Grades: 9-13
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
South Lenoir High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3355 Old Hwy 11 South
Deep Run, NC 28525
(252) 568-6161
Deep Run, NC 28525
(252) 568-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
North Lenoir High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Institute Road
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 527-9184
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 527-9184
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Moss Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6040 Hwy 55 West
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 569-5071
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 569-5071
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Woodington Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4939 Hwy 258 South
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9570
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Banks Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pink Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2666 Hc Turner Road
Pink Hill, NC 28572
(252) 568-4176
Pink Hill, NC 28572
(252) 568-4176
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
E B Frink Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-3326
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #99.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 W Railroad St
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-4036
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-4036
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1010.
Kinston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 N Queen St
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8067
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8067
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #1111.
Contentnea-savannah School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1212.
Children's Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Adkin Street
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #1313.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9081
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9081
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Old Well Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-5143
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-5143
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1515.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1616.
Rochelle Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Rochelle Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4290
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4290
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1717.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mcdaniels Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1818.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Lenoir County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
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
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
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
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Kinston Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210
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
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lenoir County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Lenoir County, NC include Lenoir County Early College High School, South Lenoir High School and North Lenoir High School.
How many public schools are located in Lenoir County, NC?
18 public schools are located in Lenoir County, NC.
What percentage of students in Lenoir County, NC go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lenoir County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir County, NC?
Lenoir County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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