Kinston High vs Lenoir County Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kinston High
Kinston · Public high · Grades 9–12
659 students
Lenoir County Early College High
Kinston · Public high · Grades 9–13
246 students
| Measure | Kinston High Kinston, North Carolina | Lenoir County Early College High Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 528 | #211 of 528 |
| National rank | #16163 of 16,910 | #8916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 659 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 30.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 54.5% |
| city | Kinston | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lenoir County Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 14.3).
- •Lenoir County Early College High does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 12%).
- •Lenoir County Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •Lenoir County Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Kinston High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 30.8).
- •Kinston High is the larger school with 659 students compared with 246.
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 Kinston High better than Lenoir County Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Lenoir County Early College High ranks higher (48.0 vs 14.3 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 Kinston High and Lenoir County Early College High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinston High: 659. Lenoir County Early College High: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinston High and Lenoir County Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Kinston High is 505th of 528 and Lenoir County Early College High is 211th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).