For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,222 students in Duplin County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duplin County, NC are Hargrove Elementary School, Chinquapin Elementary School and Kenansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duplin County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duplin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Duplin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hargrove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7725 Faison Hwy
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Chinquapin Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3894 Nc 50 South
Chinquapin, NC 28521
(910) 285-3476
Chinquapin, NC 28521
(910) 285-3476
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Kenansville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Limestone Rd
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Beulaville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Lyman Road
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Grades: PK-8
| 857 students
Rank: #55.
B F Grady Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2627 N Nc 11 & 903
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Grades: PK-8
| 877 students
Rank: #66.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4266 Nc 11 S
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-7183
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-7183
Grades: PK-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #77.
Warsaw Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Lanefield Road
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-3121
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-3121
Grades: PK-8
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Brooks Quinn Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Grades: PK-8
| 1,114 students
Duplin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1333 West Charity Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
174 Mallard Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
738 W College Street
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Duplin County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duplin County, NC include Hargrove Elementary School, Chinquapin Elementary School and Kenansville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Duplin County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Duplin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duplin County?
Duplin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Duplin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Duplin County include: Chinquapin Elementary School vs. Beulaville Elementary School, Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School vs. Wallace Elementary School, Beulaville Elementary School vs. Chinquapin Elementary School
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