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14 schools in Lenoir

North Carolina · Public K-12

Lenoir, North Carolina hosts 14 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 5,147 students, broken out as 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Lenoir

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,147
-262 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 69%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Caldwell Online AcademyCombined04-12138
Davenport A+ SchoolElementaryPK-05429
Gamewell ElementaryElementaryPK-05459
Gamewell MiddleMiddle06-08457
Happy Valley ElementaryElementaryPK-08234
Hibriten HighHigh09-12818
Horizons ElementaryElementaryKG-0529
Kings Creek ElementaryElementaryPK-08153
Lower Creek ElementaryElementaryPK-05396
Oak Hill Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08253
Valmead ElementaryElementaryPK-05305
West Caldwell HighHigh09-12634
Whitnel ElementaryElementaryPK-05330
William Lenoir MiddleMiddle06-08512

About Lenoir

Lenoir is an average-sized North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 14 schools and 5,147 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Lenoir average about 368 students each, 36% below the North Carolina norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,147 students, decreased 5% from the 5,409 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 69% to 64%.

On allk12, the community for Lenoir discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lenoir?
Lenoir, North Carolina has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,147 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lenoir?
Lenoir has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lenoir?
Hibriten High is the largest public school in Lenoir by enrollment, with approximately 818 students.
What school districts serve Lenoir?
Lenoir is served by 2 public school districts, including Caldwell County Schools, Oak Hill Charter School.
What grade levels do public schools in Lenoir cover?
Public schools in Lenoir serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Lenoir?
1 of the 14 public schools in Lenoir are charter schools.