Serving 706 students in grades 9-12, Kinston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 706 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Kinston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinston High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kinston High School?
The graduation rate of Kinston High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kinston High School?
706 students attend Kinston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kinston High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinston High School?
Kinston High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kinston High School offer ?
Kinston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kinston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 706 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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