Kinston High vs Northeastern High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 162 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
Northeastern High
Elizabeth City · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Kinston High Kinston, North Carolina | Northeastern High Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 528 | #487 of 528 |
| National rank | #16163 of 16,910 | #15800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Kinston | Elizabeth City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeastern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 14.3).
- •Northeastern High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Kinston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Kinston High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Kinston High is the larger school with 659 students compared with 658.
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 Northeastern High?
On the Success Index (US), Northeastern High ranks higher (16.8 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 Northeastern High?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinston High: 659. Northeastern High: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinston High and Northeastern High rank in North Carolina?
Kinston High is 505th of 528 and Northeastern High is 487th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).