James Kenan High

Duplin County Schools
1241 NC 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
784 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
James Kenan High School, located in Warsaw, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Duplin County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong commitment to academic growth, character development, and student engagement through a variety of core curriculum offerings and elective programs.

Beyond academics, James Kenan High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by fostering school spirit and community involvement. The school is known for its active extracurricular landscape, which includes various athletic teams, clubs, and organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining strong ties to the Warsaw area and leveraging the resources of the Duplin County school system, James Kenan strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages student success and prepares graduates to be contributing members of society.
784
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    407 (51.9 %)
  • Black
    231 (29.5 %)
  • White
    115 (14.7 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Duplin County Schools
Phone: (910)293-4218
Website: http://www.duplinschools.net/jkhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 755
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 249
Grade 10 222
Grade 11 179
Grade 12 134
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Duplin Early College High
Duplin County Schools
206 Students
212 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville, NC 28349 (4.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 13