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#1235 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 47% in state

Chinquapin Elementary

Elementary School · Duplin County Schools · Chinquapin, NC

A Duplin County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3894 NC 50 South, Chinquapin, NC 28521

  • Math 51% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.5% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$11,214
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Chinquapin Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chinquapin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,437

Median home value

$106,300

College educated

9.5%

Homeownership

92%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Duplin County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
B F Grady ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–8Not available877Compare →
Beulaville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–8Not available857Compare →
Kenansville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–8Not available573Compare →
North Duplin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–6Not available754Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Duplin County Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 13
District spending per student
$11,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chinquapin Elementary is listed in Duplin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chinquapin Elementary

Chinquapin Elementary is a public elementary school in Chinquapin, NC, part of Duplin County Schools, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,235 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chinquapin Elementary

What grades does Chinquapin Elementary serve?

Chinquapin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Chinquapin Elementary?

Chinquapin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinquapin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chinquapin Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chinquapin Elementary rank in NC?

Chinquapin Elementary ranks #1,235 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Chinquapin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chinquapin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chinquapin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chinquapin Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chinquapin Elementary a charter school?

No, Chinquapin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chinquapin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Chinquapin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chinquapin Elementary?

99.2% of students at Chinquapin Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Duplin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 28521)
1,554
Area median age
46.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28521; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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