Lenoir County Public Schools School District
School District · Kinston, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,372
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
8,372
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Lenoir County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lenoir County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lenoir County Early College High
Kinston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pink Hill Elementary
Pink Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moss Hill Elementary
Kinston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#80 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,902
$210 vs North Carolina median
District size
8,372 students
Larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Lenoir County Public Schools ranks #80 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Lenoir County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lenoir County Early College High (7.8/10), Pink Hill Elementary (7.4/10), and Moss Hill Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lenoir County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenoir County Early College High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Pink Hill Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Moss Hill Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Southeast Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Southwood Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | North Lenoir High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Banks Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Contentnea-savannah School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | South Lenoir High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Northwest Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lenoir County Public Schools
Lenoir County Public Schools is a Kinston, North Carolina school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 8,372 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $12,902 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lenoir County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lenoir County Early College High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lenoir County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lenoir County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lenoir County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Lenoir County Public Schools
17 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools3
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Kinston
- Total Enrollment
- 8,372
- Teachers (FTE)
- 537
- District spending per student
- $12,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Lenoir County Public Schools has 17 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lenoir County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Lenoir County Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Lenoir County Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,902 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lenoir County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lenoir County Public Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Lenoir County Early College High is the highest-rated school in Lenoir County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Across schools in Lenoir County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lenoir County Public Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Lenoir County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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