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Duplin County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,805 students in Duplin County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Duplin County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
9,805 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
605 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Duplin County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
48%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,208 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,866 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$126 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,208
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,866
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Duplin County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duplin Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1136
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1136
Gr: 9-13 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
East Duplin High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
394 North Nc Highway 111
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-4535
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-4535
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Chinquapin Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3894 Nc 50 South
Chinquapin, NC 28521
(910) 285-3476
Chinquapin, NC 28521
(910) 285-3476
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
North Duplin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
157 North Duplin School Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Gr: PK-6 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Kenansville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Limestone Rd
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
James Kenan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Nc 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Gr: 9-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Beulaville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Lyman Road
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
North Duplin Jr Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1388 West Nc 403 Highway
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Gr: 7-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Wallace-rose Hill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 High School Road
Teachey, NC 28464
(910) 285-7501
Teachey, NC 28464
(910) 285-7501
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
B F Grady Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2627 N Nc 11 & 903
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Gr: PK-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4266 Nc 11 S
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-7183
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-7183
Gr: PK-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Warsaw Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Lanefield Road
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-3121
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-3121
Gr: PK-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Brooks Quinn Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Gr: PK-8 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duplin County Schools?
Duplin County Schools manages 13 public schools serving 9,805 students.
What is the rank of Duplin County Schools?
Duplin County Schools is ranked #256 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duplin County Schools?
48% of Duplin County Schools students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duplin County Schools?
Duplin County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Duplin County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,866 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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