For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in Kenansville, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Kenansville, NC are Duplin Early College High School and Kenansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenansville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Kenansville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kenansville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Kenansville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Mallard Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kenansville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Kenansville, NC include Duplin Early College High School and Kenansville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kenansville?
2 public schools are located in Kenansville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenansville?
Kenansville public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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