For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 5,649 students in Duplin County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Duplin County, NC are Hargrove Elementary School, Chinquapin Elementary School and Kenansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duplin County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Duplin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Duplin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hargrove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7725 Faison Hwy
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
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 preschools in Duplin County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Duplin County, NC include Hargrove Elementary School, Chinquapin Elementary School and Kenansville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Duplin County?
7 public preschools are located in Duplin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duplin County?
Duplin County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Duplin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Duplin County include: Beulaville Elementary School vs. Chinquapin Elementary School, Chinquapin Elementary School vs. Beulaville Elementary School, Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School vs. Wallace Elementary School
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