For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 217 students in 28502, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 28502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public school in 28502, NC is Lenoir County Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28502 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28502, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenoir County Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
231 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-6870
Gr: 9-13 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28502, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28502, NC include Lenoir County Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in 28502?
1 public schools are located in 28502.
What percentage of students in 28502 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 28502 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28502?
28502 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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