Schools in Kinston, North Carolina (2025)
11 schools · 5,115 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 465.
Kinston, in North Carolina, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,115 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle; by sector 11 public.
The median Enrollment across Kinston's schools is 465, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lenoir County Early College High (48.0, lower 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Moss Hill Elementary (40.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Southwood Elementary (34.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), Kinston High (659 students), Woodington Middle (584 students).
Ranked schools in Kinston
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 148Lenoir County Early College HighKinston · Public High54.5% Math proficiency · 246 students
- 241Moss Hill ElementaryKinston · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 335Southwood ElementaryKinston · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 218 students
- 433Banks ElementaryKinston · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 527Woodington MiddleKinston · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 584 students
- 624Contentnea-Savannah SchoolKinston · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 789 students
- 719Southeast ElementaryKinston · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 815Northwest ElementaryKinston · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 914Kinston HighKinston · Public High12% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 108Northeast ElementaryKinston · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 116Rochelle MiddleKinston · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 517 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenoir County Early College High Kinston · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 48.0 Lower 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 2 | Moss Hill Elementary Kinston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.9 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 3 | Southwood Elementary Kinston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 218 |
| 4 | Banks Elementary Kinston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 5 | Woodington Middle Kinston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 584 |
| 6 | Contentnea-Savannah School Kinston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 789 |
| 7 | Southeast Elementary Kinston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 8 | Northwest Elementary Kinston · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 9 | Kinston High Kinston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 10 | Northeast Elementary Kinston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 8.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 11 | Rochelle Middle Kinston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 6.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 517 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Kinston side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kinston?
Lenoir County Early College High is the highest-ranked school in Kinston with a Success Index (US) of 48.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Kinston?
Kinston has 11 schools (2 high, 7 elementary, 2 middle) educating 5,115 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Kinston?
The median Enrollment across schools in Kinston is 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.