| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir County Schools | Kinston | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 8,334 | 17 | — | 4 |
How Lenoir County compares
It enrolls 8,334 students across 17 schools. Its rating of 4/10 is below the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lenoir County is Lenoir County Schools (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lenoir County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Lenoir County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lenoir County, NC?
Of the districts serving Lenoir County, Lenoir County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 33rd percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.