Duplin Early College High

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Duplin Early College High ranks 317 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Duplin Early College High is a public high school in Kenansville, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 206 students. Despite being part of the Duplin County Schools district, which is ranked 207 out of 242 districts in the state, Duplin Early College High consistently outperforms the district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its end-of-course (EOC) test scores, where it consistently ranks in the top 30% of North Carolina high schools. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 70% of Duplin Early College High students were proficient or better in EOC Math I, compared to just 23.6% for the Duplin County Schools district and 35.9% for the state. This strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given that over 98% of Duplin Early College High students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby high schools like North Duplin Junior Senior High, Wallace-Rose Hill High, and East Duplin High, Duplin Early College High consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, despite serving a more economically disadvantaged student population. The school's focus on early college programming, which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, may be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance and unique learning environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

212 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville, NC 28349

(910) 296-1136

District: Duplin County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
317^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,848

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 202

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.5%

White:

24.3%

African American:

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Duplin Early College High ranks better than 50.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Duplin County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Duplin Early College High has the smallest high school student body size in the Duplin County Schools District. Student population at Duplin Early College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), White (24.3%), African American (21.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Duplin County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duplin Early College High is 22, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Duplin County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Duplin Early College High employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duplin Early College High is $7,848, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Duplin County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Duplin Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Duplin Early College High 317^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Duplin Early College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Duplin County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Duplin County Schools 207^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Duplin Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	78.26	116^th	594	80.5%
2022	69.19	173^rd	621	72.1%
2023	74.77	156^th	626	75.1%
2024	47.15	317^th	640	50.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	92.26	62^nd	544	88.6%
2023	82.35	97^th	597	83.8%
2024	48.88	257^th	613	58.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	63.79	202^nd	594	66.0%
2023	69.25	168^th	588	71.4%
2024	43.22	333^rd	602	44.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	82.61	18^th	398	95.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	67.46	172^nd	585	70.6%
2023	80.26	130^th	602	78.4%
2024	54.22	247^th	607	59.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.32	142^nd	437	67.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	75.24	90^th	436	79.4%
2023	82.27	73^rd	449	83.7%
2024	59.90	133^rd	454	70.7%

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Rank History for White students at Duplin Early College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	63.23	192^nd	534	64.0%
2023	75.22	134^th	537	75.0%
2024	31.91	395^th	553	28.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Duplin Early College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	52	51	2	39	0	n/a	n/a	144
2011	62	51	2	40	0	0	5	160
2012	55	38	2	47	0	0	6	148
2013	56	38	2	60	0	0	4	160
2014	50	38	0	61	0	0	3	152
2015	55	47	1	73	1	0	3	180
2016	57	43	2	74	2	1	3	182
2017	64	43	2	73	2	1	1	186
2018	68	50	1	78	2	1	3	203
2019	72	55	1	77	1	1	4	211
2020	65	47	0	86	0	1	9	208
2021	56	44	3	83	0	0	7	193
2022	61	45	3	94	0	0	8	211
2023	59	42	3	93	0	0	9	206
2024	49	43	3	98	0	0	9	202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Duplin Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	144	8.0	18.0	56.9
2011	160	7.4	21.5	59.4
2012	148	7.0	21.1	63.5
2013	160	7.0	22.8	65
2014	152	7.5	20.2	75.7
2015	180	7.0	25.7	68.9
2016	182	8.0	22.7	71.4
2017	186	8.0	23.2	97.8
2018	203	7.7	26.1	98.5
2019	211	8.0	26.3	98.6
2020	208	8.0	26.0	98.6
2021	193	7.5	25.7	98.4
2022	211	9.0	23.4	98.6
2023	206	9.5	21.6	98.5
2024	202	9.1	22.0	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Duplin Early College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	144	8.0	18.0	56.9
2011	160	7.4	21.5	59.4
2012	148	7.0	21.1	63.5
2013	160	7.0	22.8	65
2014	152	7.5	20.2	75.7
2015	180	7.0	25.7	68.9
2016	182	8.0	22.7	71.4
2017	186	8.0	23.2	97.8
2018	203	7.7	26.1	98.5
2019	211	8.0	26.3	98.6
2020	208	8.0	26.0	98.6
2021	193	7.5	25.7	98.4
2022	211	9.0	23.4	98.6
2023	206	9.5	21.6	98.5
2024	202	9.1	22.0	98.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Duplin Early College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$494 (6.3%)	$7,355 (93.7%)	$7,848

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duplin Early College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Duplin Early College High)	79.3	73.9	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Duplin County Schools)	51.9	38	13.9%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Duplin Early College High)	76.6	68.1	8.5%
End of Course English II (Duplin County Schools)	50.1	40.5	9.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Duplin Early College High)	51.7	70	18.3%
End of Course Math I (Duplin County Schools)	28	23.6	4.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Duplin Early College High)	70.6	70.8	0.2%
End of Course Math III (Duplin County Schools)	44.5	51.4	6.9%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	206	2.4%
African American	55	42	23.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	77	93	20.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	72	59	18.1%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	98.5%	0%

Schools Near Duplin Early College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)		EOG Reading (2024)		EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duplin Early College High	Public	9-12	212 James Sprunt Dr	Kenansville	28349	Duplin County	Duplin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 296-1136	202	9	22.0	98.5%	49 (24.3%)	43 (21.3%)	98 (48.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	47.1	317^th of 640 public high schools	50.5%		74.8	156^th of 626 public high schools	75.1%	161	36.4	65.2	59.1	50.0						$7,848	$494	$7,355
James Kenan High	Public	9-12	1241 Nc 24 & 50	Warsaw	28398	Duplin County	Duplin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 293-4218	775	46	16.8	99.6%	121 (15.6%)	231 (29.8%)	396 (51.1%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.2%)	19.1	522^nd of 640 public high schools	18.4%		16	536^th of 626 public high schools	14.4%	14	28.6	36.6	18.5	46.0						$9,706	$964	$8,742
East Duplin High	Public	9-12	394 North NC Highway 111	Beulaville	28518	Duplin County	Duplin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 298-4535	870	52	16.7	99.7%	403 (46.3%)	90 (10.3%)	352 (40.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.8%)	33.6	414^th of 640 public high schools	35.3%		41.1	343^rd of 626 public high schools	45.2%	71	41.8	54.1	36.2	47.2						$9,554	$893	$8,661
Wallace-Rose Hill High	Public	9-12	602 High School Road	Teachey	28464	Duplin County	Duplin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 285-7501	757	47	16.1	99.6%	155 (20.5%)	225 (29.7%)	353 (46.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	18.8	524^th of 640 public high schools	18.1%		11.8	563^rd of 626 public high schools	10.1%	39	45.2	35.7	19.2	39.4						$12,968	$891	$12,077
North Duplin Junior Senior High	Public	7-12	1388 West NC 403 Highway	Mount Olive	28365	Wayne County	Duplin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 658-3051	630	36	17.7	99.5%	200 (31.7%)	49 (7.8%)	351 (55.7%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	36.5	397^th of 640 public high schools	38.0%		37.5	376^th of 626 public high schools	39.9%	21	40.7	45.4	43.9	57.9	39.4	36.3	39.4	50.4	75.2	$9,828	$420	$9,408
Union High	Public	9-12	1189 Kader Merritt Road	Rose Hill	28458	Duplin County	Sampson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 532-6300	484	32	15.3	99.4%	72 (14.9%)	124 (25.6%)	267 (55.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	25.4	480^th of 640 public high schools	25.0%		29.2	437^th of 626 public high schools	30.2%	43	39.6	39.5	32.1	46.8						$10,781	$1,362	$9,419
Spring Creek High	Public	9-12	4340 Indian Springs Rd	Seven Springs	28578	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 751-7160	742	46	16.1	99.6%	167 (22.5%)	95 (12.8%)	453 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	33.7	413^th of 640 public high schools	35.5%		25.8	469^th of 626 public high schools	25.1%	56	34.0	48.5	56.5	41.1						$9,260	$926	$8,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Duplin Early College High

What is the racial makeup of Duplin Early College High?

Students at Duplin Early College High are 49% Hispanic, 24% White, 21% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Duplin Early College High a good school?

Duplin Early College High ranks 317^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Duplin Early College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 202 students attended Duplin Early College High.

What district is Duplin Early College High in?

Duplin County Schools

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