North Lenoir High

Summary:

North Lenoir High is a public high school in La Grange, North Carolina, serving 975 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district, which is ranked 169 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Lenoir High has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 40.62% White, 39.28% African American, and 15.9% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 14.2% in Math I to 42.2% in English II, compared to the state averages of 36.9% and 59.7%, respectively. North Lenoir High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools, North Lenoir High's academic performance is generally lower. For instance, South Lenoir High had significantly higher proficiency rates in 2023-2024, ranging from 40.6% in English II to 50% in Biology. Additionally, Lenoir County Early College High, another school in the district, stands out as a high-performing outlier, with proficiency rates ranging from 78.8% in Math III to 96.6% in English II. When compared to schools in the Wayne County Public Schools and Greene County Schools districts, North Lenoir High's academic performance is also generally lower.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2400 Institute Road
       La Grange, NC  28551-9801


(252) 527-9184

District: Lenoir County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
543rd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,635 Help


Feeder schools for North Lenoir High:

Elementary:    Banks Elementary
    Contentnea-Savannah School
    La Grange Elementary
Middle:    E B Frink Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  975

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.6%
African American:
39.3%
Hispanic:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details North Lenoir High ranks worse than 84.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Lenoir High has the largest high school student body size in the Lenoir County Public Schools District. Student population at North Lenoir High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.6%), African American (39.3%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lenoir County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lenoir High is 18. 2 high schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lenoir High is $9,635. 2 high schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Lenoir High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lenoir High 543rd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See North Lenoir High in the ranking list.)

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Lenoir County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lenoir County Public Schools 169th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Lenoir High

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Rank History for all students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.22 240th 431 44.3%
2007 44.30 280th 453 38.2%
2008 45.94 281st 477 41.1%
2009 34.05 373rd 490 23.9%
2010 28.76 409th 499 18.0%
2011 25.90 424th 506 16.2%
2012 27.91 386th 502 23.1%
2013 22.55 363rd 505 28.1%
2014 12.79 392nd 451 13.1%
2015 15.39 434th 531 18.3%
2016 16.52 406th 507 19.9%
2017 17.38 384th 476 19.3%
2018 16.21 391st 469 16.6%
2019 22.61 387th 514 24.7%
2021 21.19 472nd 594 20.5%
2022 16.34 526th 621 15.3%
2023 19.69 509th 626 18.7%
2024 16.45 543rd 640 15.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.43 24th 124 80.6%
2023 35.77 128th 226 43.4%
2024 53.34 82nd 262 68.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.08 262nd 349 24.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.56 385th 424 9.2%
2019 22.69 352nd 446 21.1%
2021 19.79 368th 432 14.8%
2022 15.35 509th 544 6.4%
2023 17.81 524th 597 12.2%
2024 18.55 526th 613 14.2%
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Rank History for Female students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.34 410th 449 8.7%
2019 20.80 387th 475 18.5%
2021 17.20 392nd 475 17.5%
2022 13.97 520th 594 12.5%
2023 21.32 477th 588 18.9%
2024 14.47 533rd 602 11.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 250th 349 28.4%
2019 40.55 206th 364 43.4%
2021 42.34 165th 334 50.6%
2022 18.89 309th 330 6.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 89th 100 11.0%
2019 12.12 310th 325 4.6%
2021 5.57 322nd 337 4.5%
2022 5.28 384th 398 3.5%
2023 3.21 395th 403 2.0%
2024 13.80 388th 403 3.7%
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Rank History for Male students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.23 386th 463 16.6%
2019 21.53 381st 488 21.9%
2021 23.62 351st 481 27.0%
2022 17.61 498th 585 14.9%
2023 16.76 515th 602 14.5%
2024 16.74 519th 607 14.5%
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Rank History for African American students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.11 337th 359 6.1%
2019 31.32 247th 369 33.1%
2021 20.79 314th 364 13.7%
2022 16.20 405th 430 5.8%
2023 23.34 354th 434 18.4%
2024 18.69 399th 437 8.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.59 299th 340 12.1%
2019 30.27 249th 354 29.7%
2021 38.06 192nd 370 48.1%
2022 22.44 362nd 436 17.0%
2023 23.35 369th 449 17.8%
2024 22.58 374th 454 17.6%
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Rank History for White students at North Lenoir High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.17 365th 427 14.5%
2019 19.33 377th 444 15.1%
2021 26.37 310th 439 29.4%
2022 19.29 460th 534 13.9%
2023 21.74 449th 537 16.4%
2024 17.32 484th 553 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Lenoir High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 714 465 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1183
1989 672 485 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1162
1990 670 504 3 2 0 n/a n/a -2 1177
1991 682 511 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1992 630 476 1 0 1 n/a n/a -1 1107
1993 597 509 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
1994 561 510 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1076
1995 507 484 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 507 484 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 493 434 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 937
1998 517 451 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 979
1999 475 443 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 930
2000 474 426 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 913
2001 475 438 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 925
2002 514 425 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 957
2003 514 425 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 957
2004 538 431 2 18 3 n/a n/a 0 992
2005 539 439 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1006
2006 527 458 3 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1025
2007 535 426 7 42 3 n/a n/a 16 1029
2008 538 449 4 45 4 n/a n/a 17 1057
2009 546 464 5 54 4 n/a n/a 0 1073
2010 531 465 8 69 3 n/a n/a 0 1076
2011 486 425 2 75 3 0 40 0 1031
2012 467 405 4 78 2 0 38 0 994
2013 449 401 5 84 3 0 25 0 967
2014 416 385 5 87 2 0 27 0 922
2015 427 389 7 91 2 0 17 0 933
2016 391 387 7 105 2 0 16 0 908
2017 381 351 5 116 2 1 19 0 875
2018 383 369 8 122 2 2 15 0 901
2019 357 347 5 133 0 3 22 0 867
2020 349 347 5 134 1 2 22 0 860
2021 351 380 5 132 0 1 24 0 893
2022 364 396 8 154 0 0 31 0 953
2023 396 383 11 155 0 0 30 0 975

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Lenoir High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1183 79.0 14.9 20.1
1989 1162 80.0 14.5 28.6
1990 1177 80.0 14.7 24.1
1991 1195 80.0 14.9 23.8
1992 1107 80.0 13.8 10.6
1993 1110 70.0 15.9 16.8
1994 1076 71.0 15.2 20.3
1995 1001 67.0 14.9 19.6
1996 1001 67.0 14.9 19.6
1997 937 67.0 14.0 18.8
1998 979 71.0 13.8 13
1999 930 72.0 12.9 21.1
2000 913 72.0 12.7 22.7
2001 925 72.0 12.8 23.1
2002 957 72.0 13.3 27.7
2003 957 72.0 13.3 27.7
2004 992 72.0 13.8 30.7
2005 1006 72.0 14.0 28.2
2006 1025 72.0 14.2 34.1
2007 1029 67.6 15.2 31.6
2008 1057 69.3 15.3 35.2
2009 1073 69.9 15.4 36.4
2010 1076 62.4 17.2 44.5
2011 1031 61.7 16.6 50
2012 994 61.1 16.2 50.3
2013 967 58.9 16.4 50.7
2014 922 58.9 15.6 52.3
2015 933 58.0 16.0 99.1
2016 908 58.0 15.6 99.4
2017 875 54.7 15.9 97.9
2018 901 52.5 17.1 98.1
2019 867 52.8 16.4 98.5
2020 860 52.4 16.3 98.3
2021 893 53.2 16.7 99.7
2022 953 56.2 16.9 99.7
2023 975 54.1 18.0 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Lenoir High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1183 79.0 14.9 20.1
1989 1162 80.0 14.5 28.6
1990 1177 80.0 14.7 24.1
1991 1195 80.0 14.9 23.8
1992 1107 80.0 13.8 10.6
1993 1110 70.0 15.9 16.8
1994 1076 71.0 15.2 20.3
1995 1001 67.0 14.9 19.6
1996 1001 67.0 14.9 19.6
1997 937 67.0 14.0 18.8
1998 979 71.0 13.8 13
1999 930 72.0 12.9 21.1
2000 913 72.0 12.7 22.7
2001 925 72.0 12.8 23.1
2002 957 72.0 13.3 27.7
2003 957 72.0 13.3 27.7
2004 992 72.0 13.8 30.7
2005 1006 72.0 14.0 28.2
2006 1025 72.0 14.2 34.1
2007 1029 67.6 15.2 31.6
2008 1057 69.3 15.3 35.2
2009 1073 69.9 15.4 36.4
2010 1076 62.4 17.2 44.5
2011 1031 61.7 16.6 50
2012 994 61.1 16.2 50.3
2013 967 58.9 16.4 50.7
2014 922 58.9 15.6 52.3
2015 933 58.0 16.0 99.1
2016 908 58.0 15.6 99.4
2017 875 54.7 15.9 97.9
2018 901 52.5 17.1 98.1
2019 867 52.8 16.4 98.5
2020 860 52.4 16.3 98.3
2021 893 53.2 16.7 99.7
2022 953 56.2 16.9 99.7
2023 975 54.1 18.0 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Lenoir High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,181 (12.3%) $8,454 (87.7%) $9,635

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Lenoir High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 514 High schoolsRanks 509th of 626 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Lenoir High)47.537
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (Lenoir County Public Schools)47.337.7
 9.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (North Lenoir High)38.139.9
 1.8%
   End of Course English II (Lenoir County Public Schools)44.739.5
 5.2%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (North Lenoir High)29.319.8
 9.5%
   End of Course Math I (Lenoir County Public Schools)2921.2
 7.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (North Lenoir High)24.738.5
 13.8%
   End of Course Math III (Lenoir County Public Schools)28.933.3
 4.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students867975
 12.5%
African American347383
 10.4%
American Indian00
Asian511
 120%
Hispanic133155
 16.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White357396
 10.9%
Two or More Races2230
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%99.7%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Lenoir High

North Lenoir High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Banks Elementary
Elementary : Contentnea-Savannah School
Elementary : La Grange Elementary
Middle : E B Frink Middle

North Lenoir High ranks in the bottom 15.2% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 975 students attended North Lenoir High.

Students at North Lenoir High are 41% White, 39% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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