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#1666 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Lenoir High
High School · Lenoir County Public Schools · Deep Run, NC
A Lenoir County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3355 Old Hwy 11 South, Deep Run, NC 28525
- Math 58% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Lenoir High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Lenoir High 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,750
Median home value
$80,200
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Lenoir County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinston HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 706 | Compare → |
| Lenoir County Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 72 | Compare → |
| North Lenoir HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 989 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lenoir County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 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
South Lenoir High is listed in Lenoir County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Lenoir High
South Lenoir High is a public high school in Deep Run, NC, part of Lenoir County Public Schools, serving approximately 764 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lenoir High
What grades does South Lenoir High serve?
South Lenoir High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Lenoir High?
South Lenoir High has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lenoir High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lenoir High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Lenoir High rank in NC?
South Lenoir High ranks #1,666 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Lenoir High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lenoir High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 South Lenoir High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lenoir High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Lenoir High a charter school?
No, South Lenoir High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Lenoir High a Title I school?
No, South Lenoir High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Lenoir High?
99.6% of students at South Lenoir High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lenoir County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (252) 568-6161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28525)
- 2,684
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 28525; 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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