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#1492 of 2,648 schools in NC
North Duplin Elementary
Elementary School · Duplin County Schools · Mt. Olive, NC
A Duplin County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
157 North Duplin School Road, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
- Math 59% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Duplin Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above 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 25 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Duplin 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,333
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 509 | 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 → |
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
- #5 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
North Duplin Elementary is listed in Duplin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Duplin Elementary
North Duplin Elementary is a public elementary school in Mt. Olive, NC, part of Duplin County Schools, serving approximately 754 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Duplin Elementary
What grades does North Duplin Elementary serve?
North Duplin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend North Duplin Elementary?
North Duplin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Duplin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Duplin Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Duplin Elementary rank in NC?
North Duplin Elementary ranks #1,492 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Duplin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Duplin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 North Duplin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Duplin Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Duplin Elementary a charter school?
No, North Duplin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Duplin Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Duplin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Duplin Elementary?
99.6% of students at North Duplin 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Duplin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (919) 658-2931
- Area population (ZIP 28365)
- 15,008
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 28365; 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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