Best Schools in Kinston, Alabama
1 schools · 1 Other
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Kinston School
Other · Coffee County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.9
out of 10
Median Home
$96,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.9
out of 10
Median Home
$96,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Kinston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinston School | 8.9 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.9/10
- Median household income
- $48,250
- Median home value
- $96,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Kinston compares
Median household income
$48k
81% of Alabama median
About Schools in Kinston, Alabama
Kinston, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 8.9 out of 10, schools in Kinston perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Kinston is Kinston School with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Kinston is served by 1 school district: Coffee County. These districts collectively serve 2,904 students.
Kinston's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $48,250. The poverty rate in the area is 14.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 519 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.9 |
Schools in Kinston
Kinston, Alabama · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$48,250
Median Home Value
$96,500
Median Rent
$691/mo
Population
2,593
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Community Profile
Kinston has a median household income of $48,250. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $96,500, with a median rent of $691/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.4%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Alabama
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Kinston, Alabama
How many schools are in Kinston, Alabama?
Kinston has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Kinston, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kinston is 8.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Kinston, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Kinston on MySchoolScout is Kinston School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
How many school districts serve Kinston, Alabama?
Kinston is served by 1 school district: Coffee County.
What is the education level in Kinston, Alabama?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Kinston have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Kinston, Alabama?
The median household income in Kinston is approximately $48,250 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kinston, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kinston is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kinston, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.