Moss Hill Elementary

Moss Hill Elementary is a public school serving 389 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Kinston, North Carolina. Its student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving teachers more direct contact time with each student. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by a 9.3 academic score and a 9.6 in growth.

That growth score carries particular weight: it measures how much students improve relative to peers who started at the same level, not just where they finish. A 9.6 signals students are consistently gaining ground regardless of their entry point. Those scores translate directly into state-level standing.

Moss Hill ranks #25 out of 2,648 public schools in North Carolina, outperforming 99% of schools statewide. Among the state's 1,474 elementary schools, it sits at #22. Within Kinston, it holds the top position, ranking first among all 13 public schools in the city.

For parents comparing elementary options in the area, Moss Hill's data stands apart on both achievement and growth.

Located in a rural area, Moss Hill Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.