Summary:
The city of Jacksonville, North Carolina is home to 27 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals significant performance disparities among the schools, with standout institutions like New Bridge Middle School and Onslow Early College leading the pack, while others like Onslow Virtual Elementary struggle to meet academic benchmarks.
The data suggests a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. The highest-performing schools, such as Onslow Early College and Morton Elementary, have the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, while the lowest-performing schools, like Onslow Virtual Elementary and Clyde Erwin Elementary, have the highest rates. Additionally, schools with better student-teacher ratios, such as Northwoods Elementary and Summersill Elementary, tend to have higher academic performance.
The data also highlights the presence of a standout public charter school, the Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology, which serves a significantly more disadvantaged student population than the district's public schools, yet still manages to maintain a level of academic performance. Overall, the schools in the Onslow County Schools district display a wide range of academic outcomes, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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