North Lenoir High School

2400 Institute Road
La Grange, NC 28551
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 975 students in grades 9-12, North Lenoir High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

North Lenoir High School's student population of 975 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
975 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Lenoir High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lenoir High School is 0.66, 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)
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Lenoir High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Lenoir 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.
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Lenoir 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.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Lenoir 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
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Lenoir High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Lenoir High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Lenoir High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Lenoir High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Lenoir High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of North Lenoir High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Lenoir 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Lenoir High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Lenoir 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 North Lenoir High School's ranking?
North Lenoir High School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Lenoir High School often compared to?
North Lenoir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinston High School, South Lenoir High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Lenoir High School?
The graduation rate of North Lenoir High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Lenoir High School?
975 students attend North Lenoir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Lenoir High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lenoir High School?
North Lenoir High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Lenoir High School offer ?
North Lenoir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Lenoir High School part of?
North Lenoir High School is part of Lenoir County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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