Onslow County Schools


Summary:

The Onslow County Schools district in North Carolina encompasses 39 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Within the district, several schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Onslow Early College ranks 2nd out of 641 high schools in North Carolina and has a 5-star rating, with impressive test scores in Biology and English II. Other high-performing schools include Swansboro High, Dixon High, and New Bridge Middle, all of which have 4-star ratings and rank in the top 200 or 400 schools in the state.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps within the district, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind. This variation in academic achievement may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores. The district's magnet schools, such as New Bridge Middle and Northwoods Elementary, generally demonstrate stronger performance compared to their non-magnet counterparts, suggesting the potential benefits of specialized educational programs.

District Detail

 200 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540-3551

 (910) 455-2211

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 27,397

Primary Schools: 22
Middle Schools: 8
High Schools: 8
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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