Top 5 Best Lenoir County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,600 students in Lenoir County, NC.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lenoir County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Lenoir County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Lenoir High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Lenoir County Public High 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.
South Lenoir High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3355 Old Hwy 11 South
Deep Run, NC 28525
(252) 568-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
North Lenoir High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Institute Road
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 527-9184
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lenoir County, NC

Lenoir County 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 high schools in Lenoir County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lenoir County, NC include Lenoir County Early College High School, South Lenoir High School and North Lenoir High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lenoir County, NC?
5 public high schools are located in Lenoir County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir County, NC?
Lenoir County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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