Kinston High vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Northwest Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Kinston High Kinston, North Carolina | Northwest Elementary Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 528 | #1328 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16163 of 16,910 | #47876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 659 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Kinston | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Kinston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Kinston High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.3).
- •Kinston High is the larger school with 659 students compared with 504.
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 Northwest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kinston High and Northwest Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinston High: 659. Northwest Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinston High and Northwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kinston High is 505th of 528 and Northwest Elementary is 1328th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).