Kinston, NC has 8 high schools with 4,287 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kinston score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kinston greatly exceed expectations.

Kinston, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,442 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kinston score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kinston greatly exceed expectations.

Kinston, NC has 11 elementary schools with 3,573 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kinston score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kinston exceed expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kinston, NC has a total population of 35,579 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kinston, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kinston, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kinston, NC.

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