Below Average
#2368 of 2,648 schools in NC
Lenoir County Learning Academy
School · Lenoir County Public Schools · Kinston, NC
A school in Kinston, NC where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2529 Cedar Dell Lane Haigler-Overcash Education Cen, Kinston, NC 28504
- Math 9% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lenoir County Learning Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lenoir County Learning 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 3Car-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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lenoir County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lenoir County Learning Academy is listed in Lenoir County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lenoir County Learning Academy
Lenoir County Learning Academy is a public school in Kinston, NC, part of Lenoir County Public Schools, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,368 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lenoir County Learning Academy
What grades does Lenoir County Learning Academy serve?
Lenoir County Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lenoir County Learning Academy?
Lenoir County Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenoir County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenoir County Learning Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lenoir County Learning Academy rank in NC?
Lenoir County Learning Academy ranks #2,368 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lenoir County Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lenoir County Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lenoir County Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenoir County Learning Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lenoir County Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Lenoir County Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lenoir County Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Lenoir County Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lenoir County Learning Academy?
95.8% of students at Lenoir County Learning Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lenoir County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.6%
- Phone
- (252) 527-4264
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28504)
- 20,325
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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