For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 706 students in 28501, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28501, NC is Kinston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28501 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28501, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28501 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kinston High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28501, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kinston High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 N Queen St
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8067
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8067
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
28501, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Dobbs School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kinston Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Lewis School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28501, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28501, NC include Kinston High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28501?
1 public high schools are located in 28501.
What is the racial composition of students in 28501?
28501 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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