Duplin County Schools School District
School District · Kenansville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Duplin County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Duplin County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Duplin Early College High
Kenansville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chinquapin Elementary
Chinquapin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Duplin JR SR High
Mt. Olive · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#107 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
The short answer
Duplin County Schools ranks #107 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Duplin County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Duplin Early College High (7.1/10), Chinquapin Elementary (6.5/10), and North Duplin JR SR High (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Duplin County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duplin Early College High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Chinquapin Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | North Duplin JR SR High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | East Duplin High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | North Duplin Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Kenansville Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | B F Grady Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Warsaw Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Beulaville Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | James Kenan High | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.0/10, Duplin County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Duplin Early College High, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Duplin County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Duplin County Schools with test data.
Schools in Duplin County Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- 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 5.0/10. 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?
Duplin Early College High is the highest-rated school in Duplin County Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Duplin County Schools?
Across schools in Duplin County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. 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 5.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.4%
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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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