For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,257 students in 28365, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28365, NC are North Duplin Elementary School, North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28365 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28365, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28365, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Duplin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
157 North Duplin School Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
North Duplin Jr Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1388 West Nc 403 Highway
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Gr: 7-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Seven Springs Rd
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Wooten Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
28365, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southern Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
612 South Breazeale Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28365, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28365, NC include North Duplin Elementary School, North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28365?
4 public schools are located in 28365.
What is the racial composition of students in 28365?
28365 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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