Duplin County Schools & Education
Duplin County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,268
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#97
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Duplin County
Measured School Summary
Duplin County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,268 per pupil, Duplin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 49% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Duplin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #97 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
4.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,268
$701 below the state average
School coverage
13
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Duplin County has 13 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Duplin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Duplin County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#97
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Duplin County Schools
Elementary and high visible
9,905 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Duplin County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Duplin County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Duplin County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Foundation of Large Primary Campuses
Duplin County operates 13 public schools serving 9,905 students within its single school district. The county uses a unique structure of eight elementary schools and five high schools, with no standalone middle schools. This model often sees students remain on the same campus from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Unified Education via Duplin County Schools
The entirety of the county's 9,905 student body is managed by Duplin County Schools. There are zero charter schools in the area, ensuring that all public funding and resources remain within the traditional district. This unified oversight focuses on providing consistent curriculum across the county's large primary campuses.
Large Schools in a Rural Environment
The county is primarily rural, with 10 of 13 schools located in quiet country settings. Despite the rural locale, average school size is a robust 762 students, with Rose Hill-Magnolia and Wallace Elementary both serving over 1,100 students. This creates a school feel that is both rural and socially dynamic due to the large campus populations.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Duplin County
Reported Enrollment
9,905
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Duplin County
13 Public Schools in Duplin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary | Profile | Duplin County Schools | Rose Hill, 28458Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 1,147 |
| Wallace Elementary | Profile | Duplin County Schools | Wallace, 28466Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 1,147 |
| B F Grady Elementary | Record | Duplin County Schools | Albertson, 28508Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 869 |
| East Duplin High | Record | Duplin County Schools | Beulaville, 28518Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 861 |
| Beulaville Elementary | Record | Duplin County Schools | Beulaville, 28518Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 822 |
| Wallace-Rose Hill High | Record | Duplin County Schools | Teachey, 28464Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 807 |
| Warsaw Elementary | Record | Duplin County Schools | Warsaw, 28398Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 799 |
| James Kenan High | Record | Duplin County Schools | Warsaw, 28398Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 784 |
| North Duplin Elementary | Record | Duplin County Schools | Mt. Olive, 28365Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 714 |
| Kenansville Elementary | Record | Duplin County Schools | Kenansville, 28349Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 613 |
| North Duplin Jr Sr High | Record | Duplin County Schools | Mt. Olive, 28365Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 604 |
| Chinquapin Elementary | Record | Duplin County Schools | Chinquapin, 28521Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 532 |
| Duplin Early College High | Record | Duplin County Schools | Kenansville, 28349Rural: Distant | 9–UG | High | 206 |
Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Rose Hill, 28458 / Rural: Distant
Wallace Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Wallace, 28466 / Town: Distant
B F Grady Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Albertson, 28508 / Rural: Distant
Beulaville Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Beulaville, 28518 / Rural: Distant
North Duplin Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Mt. Olive, 28365 / Rural: Fringe
Kenansville Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Kenansville, 28349 / Rural: Distant
North Duplin Jr Sr High
Duplin County Schools
Mt. Olive, 28365 / Rural: Fringe
Chinquapin Elementary
Duplin County Schools
Chinquapin, 28521 / Rural: Distant
Duplin Early College High
Duplin County Schools
Kenansville, 28349 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,268
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Duplin County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Duplin County operates 13 public schools serving 9,905 students within its single school district. The county uses a unique structure of eight elementary schools and five high schools, with no standalone middle schools. This model often sees students remain on the same campus from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
What are the major school districts in Duplin County, North Carolina?
The entirety of the county's 9,905 student body is managed by Duplin County Schools. There are zero charter schools in the area, ensuring that all public funding and resources remain within the traditional district. This unified oversight focuses on providing consistent curriculum across the county's large primary campuses.
What is the school experience like in Duplin County?
The county is primarily rural, with 10 of 13 schools located in quiet country settings. Despite the rural locale, average school size is a robust 762 students, with Rose Hill-Magnolia and Wallace Elementary both serving over 1,100 students. This creates a school feel that is both rural and socially dynamic due to the large campus populations.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.