Summary:
The city of Chinquapin, North Carolina, has only one school serving grades PK-8: Chinquapin Elementary. The school is part of the Duplin County Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chinquapin Elementary does not appear to be a standout school in the region. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 566 out of 1,502 North Carolina elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 826 out of 1,490 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the Duplin County Schools and North Carolina state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with its 3rd-grade math and reading proficiency rates lagging behind the district and state. Additionally, Chinquapin Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 99.22% in the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that Chinquapin Elementary is a struggling school within the Duplin County Schools district, with declining performance, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's challenges may require a closer examination of resource allocation, instructional practices, and targeted interventions to support student learning and improve academic outcomes.
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