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#399 of 404 private schools in NC

Arendell Parrott Academy

School · Kinston, NC

A private school in Kinston, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1901 DOBBS FARM RD, Kinston, NC 28504

  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,091.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment631
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Arendell Parrott Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,990/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kinston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,650

Median home value

$124,500

Median rent

$905/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.4%
Asian4.6%
Black2.2%
Two or More2.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Five Points Education Training CenterPrivate · tuition7.13–111.2 mi42Compare →
Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9PK–123.3 mi308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Arendell Parrott Academy is listed in Kinston, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Arendell Parrott Academy

Arendell Parrott Academy is a private school in Kinston, NC, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arendell Parrott Academy

What grades does Arendell Parrott Academy serve?

Arendell Parrott Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Arendell Parrott Academy?

Arendell Parrott Academy has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arendell Parrott Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Arendell Parrott Academy is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Arendell Parrott Academy rank in NC?

Arendell Parrott Academy ranks #399 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Arendell Parrott Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Arendell Parrott Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Arendell Parrott Academy a private school?

Yes, Arendell Parrott Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Arendell Parrott Academy a religious school?

No, Arendell Parrott Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
631
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lenoir County
Area population (ZIP 28504)
20,325
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28504; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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