Best Schools in Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County, NC has 32 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 16,504 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Lenoir County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lenoir County, NC
The top high schools in Lenoir County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lenoir County Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 213 Students
2. South Lenoir High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
3. East Duplin High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
4. North Lenoir High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 975 Students
5. West Craven High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
6. Greene Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Greene County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
7. Kinston High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lenoir County, NC
The top middle schools in Lenoir County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
2. E B Frink Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
3. West Craven Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
4. Rochelle Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
5. Greene County Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Greene County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lenoir County, NC
The top elementary schools in Lenoir County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moss Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Banks Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
3. Pink Hill Elementary
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Southwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
5. Northwest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
6. James W Smith Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. La Grange Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
8. Contentnea-savannah School
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 859 Students
9. B F Grady Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 869 Students
10. Northeast Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lenoir County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lenoir County, NC has a total population of 55,122 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lenoir County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lenoir County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lenoir County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lenoir County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lenoir County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lenoir County, NC
How many schools are in Lenoir County, NC?
Lenoir County, NC has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 16,504 students in total.
How do schools in Lenoir County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Lenoir County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Lenoir County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lenoir County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lenoir County
4 places in Lenoir County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Lenoir County Public Schools (17 schools)