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Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary
Elementary School · Duplin County Schools · Rose Hill, NC
A Duplin County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 340, Rose Hill, NC 28458
- Math 32% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary score 30% 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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
99.7%
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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Where Rose Hill-magnolia 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,128
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$701/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 → |
| Chinquapin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Kenansville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | Not available | 573 | 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
- #12 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
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary is listed in Duplin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary is a public elementary school in Rose Hill, NC, part of Duplin County Schools, serving approximately 1,114 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,537 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary
What grades does Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary serve?
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary?
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary rank in NC?
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary ranks #2,537 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary a charter school?
No, Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary?
99.7% of students at Rose Hill-magnolia 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
- 1,114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Duplin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (910) 289-3667
- Area population (ZIP 28458)
- 5,768
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 28458; 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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