What types of schools are available in Kinston, North Carolina?

Kinston, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Kinston, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Kinston, North Carolina?

There are 12 schools in Kinston, North Carolina, serving 5,181 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Kinston?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Kinston, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

5,181

Total Students

Across Kinston

15.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

12 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 789 students at Contentnea-Savannah School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Southeast Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

201 Mcdaniels Street, Kinston, NC 28501

2601 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

301 N Rochelle Blvd, Kinston, NC 28501

1701 Old Well Rd, Kinston, NC 28504

1002 E Highland Ave, Kinston, NC 28501

6040 Hwy 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504

1245 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504

Contentnea-Savannah School

publicmiddlePK-8

3400 Ferrell Road, Kinston, NC 28501

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4939 Hwy 258 South, Kinston, NC 28504

Lenoir County Learning Academy

publichighPK-12

2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Kinston, NC 28504

Lenoir County Early College High

publicElementary9-13th Grade

231 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC 28502

2148 Falling Creek Rd, Kinston, NC 28504

Detailed Overview of Schools in Kinston

Kinston, North Carolina is home to 12 schools serving over 5,181 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kinston, North Carolina?

There are 12 schools in Kinston, serving 5,181 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Kinston?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Kinston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Kinston?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Kinston is 15.3:1.

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