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Lewis School (Closed 2023)

501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
Lewis School serves 39 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
87%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lewis School?
39 students attend Lewis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lewis School students are Black, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis School?
Lewis School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis School offer ?
Lewis School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lewis School part of?

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