Best Schools in Duplin County, NC
Duplin County, NC has 38 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 21,288 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Duplin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Duplin County, NC
The top high schools in Duplin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Duplin Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 206 Students
2. North Duplin Jr Sr High
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Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 604 Students
3. Hobbton High
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Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students
4. South Lenoir High
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Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
5. East Duplin High
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
6. Union High
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Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
7. Southern Wayne High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
8. Heide Trask High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
9. Southwest High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
10. James Kenan High
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Duplin County, NC
The top middle schools in Duplin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hobbton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
2. Woodington Middle
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
3. Southwest Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
4. Mount Olive Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
5. Burgaw Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
6. Union Middle
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Duplin County, NC
The top elementary schools in Duplin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hargrove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
2. Pink Hill Elementary
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Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
3. Carver Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
4. Meadow View Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. North Duplin Elementary
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Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 714 Students
6. Chinquapin Elementary
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Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
7. Penderlea Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 495 Students
8. Kenansville Elementary
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Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 613 Students
9. B F Grady Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 869 Students
10. Union Intermediate
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Duplin County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Duplin County, NC has a total population of 48,715 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Duplin County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Duplin County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duplin County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duplin County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Duplin County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Duplin County, NC
How many schools are in Duplin County, NC?
Duplin County, NC has 38 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 21,288 students in total.
How do schools in Duplin County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Duplin County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Duplin County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Duplin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Duplin County
8 places in Duplin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Beulaville (2)
- Kenansville (2)
- Warsaw (2)
- Albertson (1)
- Chinquapin (1)
- Rose Hill (1)
- Teachey (1)
- Wallace (1)
School districts (1)
- Duplin County Schools (13 schools)