Lenoir County Early College High vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenoir County Early College High
Kinston · Public high · Grades 9–13
246 students
Southwood Elementary
Kinston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Lenoir County Early College High Kinston, North Carolina | Southwood Elementary Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 528 | #650 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8916 of 16,910 | #35544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 30.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| 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 34.6).
- •Lenoir County Early College High does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Lenoir County Early College High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 30.8).
- •Lenoir County Early College High is the larger school with 246 students compared with 218.
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 Lenoir County Early College High better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lenoir County Early College High ranks higher (48.0 vs 34.6 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 Lenoir County Early College High and Southwood Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kinston and Kinston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenoir County Early College High: 246. Southwood Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenoir County Early College High and Southwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lenoir County Early College High is 211th of 528 and Southwood Elementary is 650th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).