For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,074 students in Duplin County, NC.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Duplin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Duplin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Duplin Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Duplin County (2025)
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 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Union High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Duplin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1333 West Charity Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
174 Mallard Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
738 W College Street
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Duplin County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Duplin County, NC include Duplin Early College High School, East Duplin High School and Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Duplin County?
5 public high schools are located in Duplin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duplin County?
Duplin County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Duplin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Duplin County include: James Kenan High School vs. Wallace-rose Hill High School, Wallace-rose Hill High School vs. James Kenan High School, East Duplin High School vs. Wallace-rose Hill High School
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