For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,257 students in 28365, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28365, NC are North Duplin Elementary School, North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28365 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28365, NC 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28365, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Seven Springs Rd
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Grades: PK-4
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Wooten Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
28365, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southern Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
612 South Breazeale Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28365, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28365, NC include North Duplin Elementary School, North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28365?
4 public schools are located in 28365.
What is the racial composition of students in 28365?
28365 public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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