For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,074 students in Duplin County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Duplin County, NC are Duplin Early College High School, East Duplin High School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duplin County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Duplin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Duplin County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Duplin Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Duplin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duplin Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1136
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1136
Grades: 9-13
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
East Duplin High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
394 North Nc Highway 111
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-4535
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-4535
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #33.
Union High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
James Kenan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Nc 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Wallace-rose Hill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 High School Road
Teachey, NC 28464
(910) 285-7501
Teachey, NC 28464
(910) 285-7501
Grades: 9-12
| 757 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 high schools in Duplin County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Duplin County, NC include Duplin Early College High School, East Duplin High School and Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Duplin County?
5 public high schools are located in Duplin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duplin County?
Duplin County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Duplin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Duplin County include: James Kenan High School vs. Wallace-rose Hill High School, Wallace-rose Hill High School vs. James Kenan High School, East Duplin High School vs. Wallace-rose Hill High School
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