For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,257 students in Mount Olive, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Olive, 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.
Mount Olive, NC public schools 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 Mount Olive 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 Public Schools in Mount Olive, NC (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%
Mount Olive, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Olive, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Olive, NC include North Duplin Elementary School, North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Olive?
4 public schools are located in Mount Olive.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Olive?
Mount Olive 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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