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Lenoir County Public Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
17
Schools
8,334
Students
$12,624
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
99.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
84.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Lenoir County Public Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 8,334 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,624 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Banks ElementaryPK–05462
Contentnea-Savannah SchoolPK–08859
La Grange ElementaryPK–05498
Moss Hill ElementaryKG–05389
Northeast ElementaryPK–05442
Northwest ElementaryKG–05478
Pink Hill ElementaryPK–05459
Southeast ElementaryPK–05190
Southwood ElementaryKG–05241
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E B Frink Middle06–08540
Rochelle Middle06–08466
Woodington Middle06–08577
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kinston High09–12713
Lenoir County Early College High09–13213
North Lenoir High09–12975
South Lenoir High09–12771
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lenoir County Learning AcademyPK–1261
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,624-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
State
65.3%
Local (property tax)
11.9%
Federal
22.9%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
8,334
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.8%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Lenoir County Public Schools has 17 public schools, serving a total of 8,334 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lenoir County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lenoir County Public Schools spend per student?
Lenoir County Public Schools spends $12,624 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lenoir County Public Schools?
99% of students in Lenoir County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lenoir County Public Schools?
No, Lenoir County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lenoir County Public Schools serve?
Lenoir County Public Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Lenoir County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lenoir County Public Schools is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.