For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 781 students in Kenansville, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Kenansville, NC are Duplin Early College High School and Kenansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenansville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Kenansville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kenansville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kenansville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Kenansville, NC include Duplin Early College High School and Kenansville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kenansville?
2 public schools are located in Kenansville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenansville?
Kenansville public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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