How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carteret County Public Schools | Lenoir County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beaufort, North Carolina | Kinston, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 8,081 | 8,334 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carteret County Public Schools | Lenoir County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,846 | $12,902 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 22.9% |
| State Revenue | 54.7% | 65.3% |
| Local Revenue | 26.2% | 11.9% |
Carteret County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Lenoir County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carteret County Public Schools | Lenoir County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 30.9% |
| African American | 5.7% | 45.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 16.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.6% | 99.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carteret County Public Schools | Lenoir County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 270.4:1 | 325.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | 30.9% |
School Types
Carteret County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Lenoir County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.