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5.2 avg / 10

Duplin County Schools School District

School District · Kenansville, North Carolina

Students: 9,835
Teachers (FTE): 619

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,214

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#114 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,214

$1,898 vs North Carolina median

District size

9,835 students

Larger than North Carolina median

About Duplin County Schools

Duplin County Schools is a Kenansville, North Carolina school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 9,835 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $11,214 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Duplin County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Duplin Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Duplin County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.1%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Duplin County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.9%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Duplin County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Kenansville
Total Enrollment
9,835
Teachers (FTE)
619
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Duplin County Schools?

Duplin County Schools has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Duplin County Schools?

The average composite rating for Duplin County Schools is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Duplin County Schools?

Duplin County Schools spends $11,214 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Duplin County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Duplin County Schools is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Duplin County Schools?

North Duplin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Duplin County Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Duplin County Schools?

Across schools in Duplin County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Duplin County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Duplin County Schools has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
38.9%
ELA Proficiency
38.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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