Banks Elementary vs North Lenoir High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
North Lenoir High
La Grange · Public high · Grades 9–12
957 students
| Measure | Banks Elementary Kinston, North Carolina | North Lenoir High La Grange, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,457 | #431 of 528 |
| National rank | #36841 of 50,301 | #14422 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Kinston | La Grange |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 24.8).
- •Banks Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Banks Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •North Lenoir High is the larger school with 957 students compared with 436.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banks Elementary better than North Lenoir High?
On the Success Index (US), Banks Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Banks Elementary and North Lenoir High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Kinston and La Grange in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Elementary: 436. North Lenoir High: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Elementary and North Lenoir High rank in North Carolina?
Banks Elementary is 702nd of 1,457 and North Lenoir High is 431st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).