Summary:
The Duplin County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 5 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 207 out of 242 in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance across the district.
While the majority of schools in the district struggle academically, a few standout schools demonstrate stronger performance. North Duplin Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in math, reading, and science proficiency, with 64.4% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to 42% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Similarly, Chinquapin Elementary shows high proficiency rates, with 63% of 6th graders proficient in math compared to 34.6% for the district and 54.3% for the state. Additionally, Duplin Early College High stands out with its strong performance on end-of-course exams, with 70% of students proficient in Math I and 70.8% proficient in Math III, significantly exceeding district and state averages.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Duplin County Schools district, with a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. All schools in the district have extremely high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 98.54% to 99.74%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This suggests that addressing the challenges faced by these economically disadvantaged communities should be a top priority for the district in order to improve overall academic outcomes.
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