Lenoir County Early College High School

231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 196 students in grades 9-13, Lenoir County Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lenoir County Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Lenoir County Early College High School's student population of 196 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
196 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lenoir County Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenoir County Early College High School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#114 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lenoir County Early College High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lenoir County Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lenoir County Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lenoir County Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
48%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Lenoir County Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lenoir County Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lenoir County Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lenoir County Early College High School's ranking?
Lenoir County Early College High School is ranked #114 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lenoir County Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Lenoir County Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lenoir County Early College High School?
196 students attend Lenoir County Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lenoir County Early College High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenoir County Early College High School?
Lenoir County Early College High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lenoir County Early College High School offer ?
Lenoir County Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Lenoir County Early College High School part of?
Lenoir County Early College High School is part of Lenoir County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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