Kinston High vs Southeast Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
Southeast Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Kinston High Kinston, North Carolina | Southeast Elementary Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 528 | #1167 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16163 of 16,910 | #45253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Kinston | Kinston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeast Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 14.3).
- •Southeast Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Southeast Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Southeast Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.1).
- •Kinston High is the larger school with 659 students compared with 326.
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 Southeast Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southeast Elementary ranks higher (19.4 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 Southeast Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinston High: 659. Southeast Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinston High and Southeast Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kinston High is 505th of 528 and Southeast Elementary is 1167th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).