Serious incidents run slightly above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 8 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 123 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 5 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Kinston High ranks #16 of 17 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir County Early College High | 09–13 | 45 | A |
| Northwest Elementary | KG–05 | 42 | A |
| Southwood Elementary | KG–05 | 33 | A |
| Banks Elementary | PK–05 | 28 | A |
| La Grange Elementary | PK–05 | 27 | A |
| Moss Hill Elementary | KG–05 | 27 | A |
| Pink Hill Elementary | PK–05 | 22 | A |
| South Lenoir High | 09–12 | 21 | A |