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#1281 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 48% in state
North Duplin JR SR High
High School · Duplin County Schools · Mt. Olive, NC
A Duplin County Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1388 West NC 403 Highway, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
- Math 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Duplin JR SR High score 54% 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 34 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
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Where North Duplin JR SR High 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 22Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Duplin County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Duplin HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 870 | Compare → |
| James Kenan HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 775 | Compare → |
| Wallace-rose Hill HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 757 | 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
- #3 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 JR SR High is listed in Duplin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Duplin JR SR High
North Duplin JR SR High is a public high school in Mt. Olive, NC, part of Duplin County Schools, serving approximately 630 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,281 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Duplin JR SR High
What grades does North Duplin JR SR High serve?
North Duplin JR SR High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Duplin JR SR High?
North Duplin JR SR High has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Duplin JR SR High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Duplin JR SR High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Duplin JR SR High rank in NC?
North Duplin JR SR High ranks #1,281 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Duplin JR SR High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Duplin JR SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 JR SR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Duplin JR SR High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Duplin JR SR High a charter school?
No, North Duplin JR SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Duplin JR SR High a Title I school?
No, North Duplin JR SR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Duplin JR SR High?
99.5% of students at North Duplin JR SR High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Duplin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (919) 658-3051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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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