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#1653 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kenansville Elementary
Elementary School · Duplin County Schools · Kenansville, NC
A Duplin County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 98, Kenansville, NC 28349
- Math 47% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenansville Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kenansville 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,018/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenansville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,903
Median home value
$106,700
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Duplin County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B F Grady ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 877 | Compare → |
| Beulaville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | Not available | 857 | Compare → |
| Chinquapin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| North Duplin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 754 | Compare → |
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
- #6 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
Kenansville Elementary is listed in Duplin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenansville Elementary
Kenansville Elementary is a public elementary school in Kenansville, NC, part of Duplin County Schools, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,653 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenansville Elementary
What grades does Kenansville Elementary serve?
Kenansville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kenansville Elementary?
Kenansville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenansville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenansville Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenansville Elementary rank in NC?
Kenansville Elementary ranks #1,653 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kenansville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenansville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Kenansville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenansville Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kenansville Elementary a charter school?
No, Kenansville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenansville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kenansville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenansville Elementary?
99.5% of students at Kenansville 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Duplin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (910) 296-1647
- Area population (ZIP 28349)
- 3,852
- Area average commute
- 40.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
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 28349; 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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