For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,627 students in Mount Olive, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Olive, NC are North Duplin Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Olive, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Olive have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Olive, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Mount Olive, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southern Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
612 South Breazeale Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Olive, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Olive, NC include North Duplin Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Mount Olive Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Olive?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mount Olive.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Olive?
Mount Olive public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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