For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 630 students in Mount Olive, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Mount Olive, NC is North Duplin Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Olive, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mount Olive have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Mount Olive, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Duplin Jr Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Olive, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 high schools in Mount Olive, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Olive, NC include North Duplin Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Olive?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Olive.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Olive?
Mount Olive public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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