For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,215 students in Duplin County, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 129 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Duplin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Duplin County, NC are Duplin Early College High School, East Duplin High School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duplin County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Duplin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Duplin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duplin Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1136
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1136
Grades: 9-13
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
East Duplin High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
394 North Nc Highway 111
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-4535
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-4535
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #33.
Union High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Chinquapin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3894 Nc 50 South
Chinquapin, NC 28521
(910) 285-3476
Chinquapin, NC 28521
(910) 285-3476
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Hargrove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Faison Hwy
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Wallace-rose Hill High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 High School Road
Teachey, NC 28464
(910) 285-7501
Teachey, NC 28464
(910) 285-7501
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
Beulaville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Lyman Road
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #88.
James Kenan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Nc 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #99.
Kenansville Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 Limestone Rd
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
B F Grady Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2627 N Nc 11 & 903
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Grades: PK-8
| 872 students
Rank: #1111.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4266 Nc 11 S
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-7183
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-7183
Grades: PK-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #1212.
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Brooks Quinn Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Grades: PK-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #1313.
Warsaw Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Lanefield Road
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-3121
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-3121
Grades: PK-8
| 841 students
Duplin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1333 West Charity Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
174 Mallard Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
738 W College Street
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Duplin County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Duplin County, NC include Duplin Early College High School, East Duplin High School and Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Duplin County, NC?
13 public schools are located in Duplin County, NC.
What percentage of students in Duplin County, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Duplin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Duplin County, NC?
Duplin County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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