Kinston High School vs. South Lenoir High School
Should I attend Kinston High School or South Lenoir High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kinston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Lenoir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 666 students in grades 9-12, Kinston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, South Lenoir High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
666 students
729 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1088 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
186
219
Grade 10 Students
200
202
Grade 11 Students
164
158
Grade 12 Students
116
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
21%
% Black
88%
12%
% White
3%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%