Serving 775 students in grades 9-12, James Kenan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Kenan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Kenan High School's student population of 775 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
James Kenan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Kenan High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1741 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
51%
21%
Black
30%
25%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Kenan High School's ranking?
James Kenan High School is ranked #1741 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are James Kenan High School often compared to?
James Kenan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace-rose Hill High School, East Duplin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Kenan High School?
The graduation rate of James Kenan High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend James Kenan High School?
775 students attend James Kenan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of James Kenan High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Kenan High School?
James Kenan High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Kenan High School offer ?
James Kenan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Kenan High School part of?
James Kenan High School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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