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Duplin County Schools School District 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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,886 students in Duplin County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Duplin County Schools School District 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
9,886 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
605 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Duplin County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 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 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
83 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,565 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
20%
# Black Students
2,051 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
21%
25%
# White Students
2,876 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
29%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
292 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
313
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
684
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
734
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
700
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
719
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
764
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
726
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
733
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
739
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
749
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
949
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
803
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
674
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
599
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,436 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,396
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,436
$11,655
Best Duplin County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duplin Early College High School
Magnet 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
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
East Duplin High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #33.
Chinquapin Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
North Duplin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 714 students
Rank: #55.
Kenansville Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
James Kenan High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #77.
Beulaville Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 822 students
Rank: #88.
North Duplin Jr Sr High School
Magnet 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
| 604 students
Rank: #99.
Wallace-rose Hill High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #1010.
B F Grady Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 869 students
Rank: #1111.
Wallace Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #1212.
Warsaw Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1313.
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 1,147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duplin County Schools School District?
Duplin County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 9,886 students.
What is the rank of Duplin County Schools School District?
Duplin County Schools School District is ranked #258 out of 321 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 School District?
46% of Duplin County Schools School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% 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 School District?
Duplin County Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,436 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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