Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kinston School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kinston School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kinston School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinston School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinston School's ranking?
Kinston School is ranked #213 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kinston School often compared to?
Kinston Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zion Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kinston School?
The graduation rate of Kinston School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kinston School?
519 students attend Kinston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kinston School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinston School?
Kinston School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kinston School offer ?
Kinston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kinston School part of?
Kinston School is part of Coffee County School District.
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