publichighGrade 9-12

Kinston High

2601 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501, United States

+1 (252) 527-8067

http://khs.lcpsnc.org/

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Kinston High Overview

About This School

Kinston High is a public high in Kinston, North Carolina, serving 659 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 41 teachers with an average salary of $46,176 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Support services include a counselor availability of 219 students per counselor. Students at Kinston High are 49% male and 51% female. The student body is primarily Black at 87%, while the remaining population includes 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, 2% White, and 1% Asian.

659

Total Students

Grade 9-12

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

41 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Lenoir County

Students per Counselor

219:1

Kinston High Academics & Test Scores

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.3:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

219

Students per Counselor

Kinston High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$46,176

City Avg: $46,176

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor219:1

Kinston High Student Demographics

Student Body

49.32%

Male

50.68%

Female

Total Enrollment: 659 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.43%

Hispanic5.01%

Asian1.21%

Black86.95%

Two or More Races4.1%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinston High

Q: What is Kinston High?

A: Kinston High is a high public located in Kinston.

Q: How many students attend Kinston High?

A: Kinston High has approximately 659 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinston High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Kinston High is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Kinston High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Kinston High - Kinston, NC

Quick Facts about Kinston High
School Name	Kinston High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	2601 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501, Kinston, NC
County	Lenoir County
Phone	+1 (252) 527-8067
Total Students	659
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	41
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Kinston High

What is Kinston High?

Kinston High is a high public located in Kinston.

How many students attend Kinston High?

Kinston High has approximately 659 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinston High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kinston High is 16:1.

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