Enrollment
609
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt. Olive, NC
North Duplin Jr Sr High
Federal NCES profile for North Duplin Jr Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370120000500
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Duplin Jr Sr High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 609
- students enrolled
North Duplin Jr Sr High has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Duplin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370120000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Duplin Jr Sr High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Duplin Jr Sr High
North Duplin Jr Sr High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 530 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (33%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 609 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mt. Olive's public schools, it stands alongside North Duplin Elementary (730 students): North Duplin Jr Sr High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.9:1).
Duplin County Schools also operates Wallace Elementary (1,120 students) and Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary (1,118 students) alongside North Duplin Jr Sr High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Duplin Jr Sr High compares
North Duplin Jr Sr High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 32.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, North Duplin Jr Sr High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duplin County Schools, which includes North Duplin Jr Sr High.
$10,965
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 64.3%
Federal 24.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Duplin Jr Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulaville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B F Grady Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Duplin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Duplin Jr Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Mt. Olive
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Duplin Jr Sr High
How many students attend North Duplin Jr Sr High?
North Duplin Jr Sr High has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt. Olive, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Duplin Jr Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Duplin Jr Sr High is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Duplin Jr Sr High?
99.5% of students at North Duplin Jr Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Duplin Jr Sr High?
The largest demographic group at North Duplin Jr Sr High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Mt. Olive, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Duplin Jr Sr High?
North Duplin Jr Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Duplin Jr Sr High a good school?
North Duplin Jr Sr High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Duplin County Schools?
Besides North Duplin Jr Sr High, Duplin County Schools also operates Wallace Elementary (1,120 students), Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary (1,118 students), and Beulaville Elementary (877 students). See the Duplin County Schools district page for the complete list.
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