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Duplin County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
13
Schools
9,905
Students
$11,840
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
83.4%
Graduation Rate
-3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Duplin County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 9,905 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,840 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
B F Grady ElementaryPK–08869
Beulaville ElementaryPK–08822
Chinquapin ElementaryPK–08532
Kenansville ElementaryPK–08613
North Duplin ElementaryPK–06714
Rose Hill-Magnolia ElementaryPK–081,147
Wallace ElementaryPK–081,147
Warsaw ElementaryPK–08799
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Duplin Early College High09–13206
East Duplin High09–12861
James Kenan High09–12784
North Duplin Jr Sr High07–12604
Wallace-Rose Hill High09–12807
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,840-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
State
64.3%
Local (property tax)
11.3%
Federal
24.4%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
9,905
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.4%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,840, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duplin County Schools?
Duplin County Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 9,905 students.
What is the graduation rate for Duplin County Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Duplin County Schools spend per student?
Duplin County Schools spends $11,840 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Duplin County Schools?
100% of students in Duplin County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Duplin County Schools?
No, Duplin County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Duplin County Schools serve?
Duplin County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Duplin County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Duplin County Schools is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.