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South Lenoir High School vs. Kinston High School

Should I attend South Lenoir High School or Kinston 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
South Lenoir High School
3355 Old Hwy 11 South
Deep Run, NC 28525
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Kinston High School
2601 N Queen St
Kinston, NC 28501
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Lenoir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Kinston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
729 students
666 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
40 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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Test Scores

#1088 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1868 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
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50-54%
(Top 30% in NC)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Lenoir High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Lenoir High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kinston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
(Top 50% in NC)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
219
186
Grade 10 Students
202
200
Grade 11 Students
158
164
Grade 12 Students
150
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
21%
4%
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% Black
12%
88%
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% White
63%
3%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.55
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of South Lenoir High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kinston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Lenoir High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kinston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
 
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