North Lenoir High School is a public high school in La Grange, North Carolina serving grades 9???2. It was created as part of school consolidation of Contentnea, Wheat Swamp and La Grange schools in 1964. The school reports 100 percent of its students are economically challenged.
Serving 957 students in grades 9-12, North Lenoir High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 957 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Lenoir High serves the northern part of La Grange, NC, covering an area of approximately 197.7 square miles, with a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school and an average distance of 11.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 15.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Lenoir High School's student population of 957 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
957 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Lenoir High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lenoir High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Buccaneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Lenoir High School's ranking?
North Lenoir High School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Lenoir High School often compared to?
North Lenoir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinston High School, South Lenoir High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lenoir High School?
The graduation rate of North Lenoir High School is 86%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend North Lenoir High School?
957 students attend North Lenoir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Lenoir High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Lenoir High School?
North Lenoir High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Lenoir High School offer ?
North Lenoir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Lenoir High School part of?
North Lenoir High School is part of Lenoir County School District.
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