Best Public High Schools in Kinston, NC (2025-26)

Best Kinston Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 984 students in Kinston, NC.

The top ranked public high schools in Kinston, NC are Lenoir County Early College High School, Kinston High School and Lenoir County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kinston, NC public high schools have an score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 35% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Kinston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Kinston, NC public high school have a of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Lenoir County Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kinston, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lenoir County Early College High School

(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
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231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870

Gr: 9-13 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

Kinston High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2601 N Queen St
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8067

Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Lenoir County Learning Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264

Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

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Kinston, North Carolina 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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C H Bynum Elementary School (Closed 2010)

100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166

Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Caswell Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2415 West Vernon Ave
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410

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Dobbs School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511

Gr: K-12

Kennedy Home (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

2557 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432

Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Kinston Charter Academy (Closed 2014)

Charter School

2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210

Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Lewis School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456

Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Teachers Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2010)

500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225

Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kinston, NC?

The top ranked public high schools in Kinston, NC include Lenoir County Early College High School, Kinston High School and Lenoir County Learning Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Kinston?

3 public high schools are located in Kinston.

What is the racial composition of students in Kinston?

Kinston public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).