These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kinston based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Kinston at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Lenoir County Public School District
8,334 students | KINSTON, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 17 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Kinston
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November 04, 2025
I'll rather homeschool my child ! This school was very rude & racist! I don't recommend
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Moss Hill Elementary
Parent / Guardian
September 24, 2025
From experience if your child needs to attend elementary school NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY ISN’T the best option unless you and your child love unsolved problems with a side of suspensions LCPS HAS to have... More
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Northeast Elementary
Parent / Guardian
September 19, 2025
This elementary school is has exceptional staff and the 3 out of 10 rating doesn’t make sense.
My 1st grader went here and we had such a wonderful experience.
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Southwood Elementary
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