Mount Olive: Schools & Education
Education in Mount Olive: 2 public schools. North Duplin Elementary is the largest at 714 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 2,251 students.
- ~1,113 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,113 residents per school. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Wayne County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 933 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 54 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 925 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.1% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | James Sprunt Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Kenansville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (910) 296-2400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | STEELE MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (919) 299-8105 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 119 W MAIN ST, MT. OLIVE NC 28365 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Mount Olive · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12