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Southwood Elementary School

1245 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Southwood Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Southwood Elementary 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 Southwood Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#2163 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
51%
30-34%
50%
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #2163 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
235 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Southwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Lenoir County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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