For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,263 students in Mount Olive, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Olive, NC are North Duplin Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Olive have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Olive, NC (2025-26)
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.
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%
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 preschools in Mount Olive, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Olive, NC include North Duplin Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Olive?
2 public preschools are located in Mount Olive.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Olive?
Mount Olive public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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