Duplin County Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 315 N Main Street in Kenansville, North Carolina, Duplin County Schools serves as a vital educational anchor for its community, operating as an open, traditional public school system set within a rural distant landscape. The district encompasses 13 operational schools that collectively educate 9,822 students, offering a comprehensive academic continuum extending from pre-kindergarten all the way through grade 13 to support early college and specialized high school programming. Through its network of facilities, the district is structured to deliver accessible learning opportunities and post-secondary preparation across every grade level.

Demographically, Duplin County Schools reflects a rich community makeup, serving 4,684 Hispanic students, 2,792 White students, and 1,951 Black students, alongside multiracial and native student populations, balanced between 5,024 male and 4,798 female learners. To maintain academic rigor and individual student support, the district relies on a robust workforce that includes more than 1,215 full-time equivalent teachers as part of a overall team of roughly 1,261 staff members. Grounded in its dedication to serving rural youth, Duplin County Schools continues to build strong educational foundations, with additional district information and community resources accessible online at duplinschools.net.
13
Total Schools
9,822
Total Students
1,215.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duplin County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,792
Hispanic4,684
Black1,951
Asian24
Two or More295
American Indian70
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    4,684 (47.7%)
  • White
    2,792 (28.4%)
  • Black
    1,951 (19.9%)
  • Two or More
    295 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    70 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    24 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Duplin County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle0
High5
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:9,822*
Teachers (FTE):1,215.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1
Schools in Duplin County Schools
Found 13 Schools