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Lenoir County Early College High

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Lenoir County Early College High ranks 83 rd of 641 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 641 North Carolina High Schools

Better than 87% of North Carolina high schools

Summary

Lenoir County Early College High is a public high school in Kinston, North Carolina, serving 230 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the Lenoir County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, earning a strong statewide ranking and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lenoir County Early College High's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 93.4% proficiency in EOC English II, compared to just 46.9% for the district and 59.6% for the state. The school ranks in the top 15% of North Carolina high schools, and it excels in serving diverse student populations, including African American, Hispanic, and low-income students. This success is particularly noteworthy given that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged community, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Lenoir County Early College High's unique early college model, which allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree or up to two years of college credit, likely contributes to its outstanding academic achievements. While the school's success is impressive, it also highlights the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community it serves. Lenoir County Early College High's ability to support and uplift its students is a testament to its effectiveness and could serve as a model for other schools seeking to improve educational outcomes for economically disadvantaged populations.

246

Students ?

29.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,270

Per pupil spending ?

98.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502

(252) 233-6870

District: Lenoir County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Lenoir County Early College High:

Elementary:	Banks Elementary
	Contentnea-Savannah School
	La Grange Elementary
	Moss Hill Elementary
	More...
	Northeast Elementary
	Northwest Elementary
	Pink Hill Elementary
	Southeast Elementary
	Southwood Elementary
Middle:	E B Frink Middle
	Rochelle Middle
	Woodington Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

27.6%

African American:

23.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2021 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (84% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of North Carolina high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Lenoir County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 30 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg39%

North Carolina avg53%

83^rd of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 2 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools

165^th of 242Lenoir County Public Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.4	83 of 641	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.8	98 of 640	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	91.3	57 of 626	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	85 of 621	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	90.9	63 of 594	89.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	27 of 440	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	31 of 437	92.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	93 of 610	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.0	98 of 602	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	91.1	52 of 588	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	82.6	102 of 594	82.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	62.4	187 of 412	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.9	63 of 403	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	76 of 403	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	39.5	305 of 398	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	68 of 462	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	94.1	38 of 454	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	30 of 449	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	43 of 436	90.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	42 of 606	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	70 of 613	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	94.9	49 of 597	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.0	58 of 544	89.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	67 of 601	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	88.5	94 of 607	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.5	91 of 602	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	93.1	58 of 585	90.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	62 of 542	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	136 of 553	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	88.6	60 of 537	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	117 of 534	78.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)94th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

White (2025)89th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)85th percentile~ school

Female (2025)85th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2025)55th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Math III94%+27 vs state

English II93%+34 vs state

Biology75%+27 vs state

Math I69%+34 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lenoir County Early College High	Public	9-12	231 Hwy 58 South	Kinston	28502	Lenoir County	Lenoir County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 233-6870	246	8	29.8	98.8%	101 (41.1%)	58 (23.6%)	68 (27.6%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	89.4	83^rd of 641 public high schools	87.1%		87.8	98^th of 640 public high schools	84.7%	15	75.4	93.4	68.8	93.8								$8,270	$445	$7,825
Kinston High	Public	9-12	2601 N Queen St	Kinston	28501	Lenoir County	Lenoir County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 527-8067	659	41	16.0	99.1%	16 (2.4%)	573 (86.9%)	33 (5.0%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.1%)	8.7	604^th of 641 public high schools	5.8%		10.7	588^th of 640 public high schools	8.1%	16	13.3	36.2	13.6	20.5								$10,743	$1,412	$9,331
North Lenoir High	Public	9-12	2400 Institute Road	La Grange	28551	Lenoir County	Lenoir County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 527-9184	957	59	16.3	99.7%	332 (34.7%)	390 (40.8%)	195 (20.4%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.3%)	26.4	483^rd of 641 public high schools	24.6%		16.4	543^rd of 640 public high schools	15.2%	60	33.7	44.8	19.1	58.6								$9,635	$1,181	$8,454
South Lenoir High	Public	9-12	3355 Old Hwy 11 South	Deep Run	28525	Lenoir County	Lenoir County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 568-6161	721	48	15.1	99.6%	392 (54.4%)	117 (16.2%)	170 (23.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	31.6	435^th of 641 public high schools	32.1%		30.1	448^th of 640 public high schools	30.0%	13	41.8	48.0	21.7	58.3								$10,185	$1,319	$8,866
Ayden-Grifton High	Public	9-12	7653 NC 11 South	Ayden	28513	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 746-4183	757	47	15.9	99.6%	299 (39.5%)	300 (39.6%)	117 (15.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	25.1	494^th of 641 public high schools	22.9%		21.8	503^rd of 640 public high schools	21.4%	9	26.0	48.4	16.6	58.1								$10,854	$1,280	$9,574
Greene Early College High	Public	9-12	818 Highway 91	Snow Hill	28580	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 747-9044	166	9	18.4	98.2%	43 (25.9%)	28 (16.9%)	90 (54.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	71.6	173^rd of 641 public high schools	73.0%		85.6	111^th of 640 public high schools	82.7%	62	52.5	82.5	60.6	77.5								$9,040	$301	$8,739
Greene Central High	Public	9-12	140 School Drive	Snow Hill	28580	Greene County	Greene County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 747-3814	776	51	15.0	99.6%	206 (26.5%)	291 (37.5%)	249 (32.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.2%)	11.3	593^rd of 641 public high schools	7.5%		14.4	556^th of 640 public high schools	13.1%	37	26.0	34.7	10.7	31.8								$11,712	$1,688	$10,024
Spring Creek High	Public	9-12	4340 Indian Springs Rd	Seven Springs	28578	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 751-7160	732	32	22.9	98.6%	137 (18.7%)	114 (15.6%)	454 (62.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	51.1	287^th of 641 public high schools	55.2%		33.7	413^th of 640 public high schools	35.5%	126	39.5	64.4	67.8	43.7								$9,260	$926	$8,335
Jones Senior High School	Public	6-12	1378 Hwy 58 South	Trenton	28585	Jones County	Jones County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 448-2451	495	34	14.6	99.4%	219 (44.2%)	160 (32.3%)	79 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.5%)	32.8	427^th of 641 public high schools	33.4%		31.1	440^th of 640 public high schools	31.3%	13	15.4	58.1	27.3	64.8	61.5	57.6	43.2	53.8	52.5	45.9	62.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Lenoir County Early College High

What district is Lenoir County Early College High in?

Lenoir County Public Schools

How many students attend Lenoir County Early College High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Lenoir County Early College High.

Is Lenoir County Early College High a good school?

Lenoir County Early College High ranks 83^rd of 641 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lenoir County Early College High?

Students at Lenoir County Early College High are 41% White, 28% Hispanic, 24% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lenoir County Early College High?

Lenoir County Early College High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Banks Elementary
Elementary : Contentnea-Savannah School
Elementary : La Grange Elementary
Elementary : Moss Hill Elementary
Elementary : Northeast Elementary
Elementary : Northwest Elementary
Elementary : Pink Hill Elementary
Elementary : Southeast Elementary
Elementary : Southwood Elementary
Middle : E B Frink Middle
Middle : Rochelle Middle
Middle : Woodington Middle

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