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New Bridge Middle

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New Bridge Middle ranks 153 rd of 773 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 773 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 80% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

New Bridge Middle is a public magnet middle school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 461 students. The school is part of the Onslow County Schools district, which is ranked 116 out of 242 districts in the state.

New Bridge Middle consistently outperforms the Onslow County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, New Bridge Middle had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics compared to the district and the state. The school has also ranked among the top middle schools in North Carolina, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. New Bridge Middle excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as students with disabilities and homeless students.

While New Bridge Middle outperforms the district and the state, the nearby middle schools in the Onslow County Schools district generally have lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings compared to New Bridge Middle. Additionally, New Bridge Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to some of the nearby schools. However, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively low, an area that could be further explored and addressed.

482

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,907

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540

(910) 346-5144

District: Onslow County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

Hispanic:

20.3%

African American:

13.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (67% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg54%

North Carolina avg54%

153^rd of 773

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Middle Schools in the Onslow County Schools

116^th of 242Onslow County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	77.7	153 of 773	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	165 of 793	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	131 of 784	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	155 of 786	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	84.9	87 of 741	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	149 of 737	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	200 of 691	71.1%	★★★★☆
2017	68.6	205 of 694	70.5%	★★★★☆
2016	68.3	196 of 692	71.7%	★★★★☆
2015	69.2	196 of 705	72.2%	★★★★☆
2014	69.4	164 of 627	73.8%	★★★★☆
2013	64.0	206 of 673	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.8	168 of 662	74.6%	★★★★☆
2011	76.8	119 of 648	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	81.7	70 of 640	89.1%	★★★★☆
2009	82.8	66 of 630	89.5%	★★★★☆
2008	85.4	51 of 620	91.8%	★★★★★
2007	80.7	63 of 606	89.6%	★★★★☆
2006	86.0	36 of 598	94.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	85 of 546	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.2	152 of 560	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	93 of 559	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.1	128 of 550	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	55.9	164 of 533	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	155 of 519	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	46.5	257 of 494	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	77.1	41 of 449	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	64.3	85 of 478	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	51.3	196 of 504	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	241 of 475	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	121 of 733	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	118 of 738	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	90 of 731	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	161 of 733	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	112 of 706	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	140 of 684	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	182 of 656	72.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	47.2	338 of 458	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.2	254 of 461	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.5	228 of 452	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.8	203 of 450	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.1	9 of 448	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	50.4	275 of 416	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.2	34 of 127	73.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	80 of 562	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	72 of 564	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	44 of 553	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	62.1	165 of 541	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	83.0	47 of 522	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	73.4	77 of 493	84.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.6	67 of 472	85.8%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2019	86.3	6 of 71	91.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	143 of 729	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.7	197 of 743	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	79 of 735	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	87 of 689	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	65 of 633	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	73.8	111 of 639	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	197 of 604	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	176 of 733	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	67.3	209 of 751	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	167 of 747	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	145 of 748	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	87.4	67 of 711	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	75.1	143 of 697	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	210 of 665	68.4%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	8 of 64	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	26 of 58	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.7	8 of 54	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	14 of 58	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	85.9	5 of 57	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	80.5	5 of 48	89.6%	★★★★★
2018	55.0	20 of 45	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	75 of 328	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	62 of 306	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	53 of 302	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	20 of 283	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	84.1	29 of 248	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	30 of 237	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	86.1	16 of 221	92.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	34 of 478	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	60.3	110 of 473	76.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	181 of 649	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	201 of 652	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.5	148 of 656	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	147 of 658	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	83.5	89 of 632	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.1	128 of 624	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.0	173 of 596	71.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)93rd percentile+13 vs school

Homeless (2019)92nd percentile+12 vs school

Disabled (2022)91st percentile+11 vs school

Military Connected (2025)88th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)86th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2025)84th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)83rd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)77th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)76th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)72nd percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)26th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+11 vs state

Mathematics66%+13 vs state

Reading66%+13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2016

This has been a great experience for my family. Most of the here reviews are right. The teachers, principal Dr. Barnes, counselor Mrs. Bender are really great and have always helped. Policy and procedure? They are on top of it. I have only heard from a few that don't like it because they will actually expel students who don't know how to behave. It is nice to have a school with standards. My only concern is the loss of school SRO officer Mr. Davies. He was at everything and knew what was going on too. I don't know the new one but I don't think they should change officers if it is working well. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 10, 2013

My child is leaving the 8th grade in a few days and is so prepared for high school. We considered home school three years ago, thank goodness we made the decision to go to Newbridge. They are serious about school and serious about getting our kids ready for high school. When they call home about issues, they mean business. I was always able to stand behind the decisions of the principal and teachers. We love Newbridge! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 4, 2012

I had to meet with the principal Dr. Barnes today. He really showed he card. He was a professional and knowledgeable about issues at his school. He connected me to counselor Mrs. Binder who too was great. I am very pleased with the help and time given to me as a parent. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, September 8, 2012

oh New Bridge.....i miss you now....i used to fear your haunted hallways, no lockers, and teacher always with another assignment, always pushing us to do more....but seriously, the best teachers I had were at New Bridge. The best science teacher I ever had Mrs. Anderson, I learned more from her than anyone! Dr. Barnes and Mrs. Buckner are a dynamic principal and assistant duo! They actually care and want you to learn! New Bridge has a lot of rules, but you will thank them later, great teachers! (did anyone else get after school detention for dress code violations? Watch out- they'll get you for two-toned shoes. HAHA)

Great teachers and staff, can't say it enough. My closest friends today in high school were made at New Bridge. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 26, 2012

We've lived all over and are grateful to have found a school like New Bridge. Our son has been there for a year and will start 7th grade soon. The principal and teachers have high standards for the students and themselves. Everything they do is top notch. In the 6th grade Mr. Garichten, Mrs. Andrews, and Mrs. Lapham were great last year. I am sad to hear Mrs. Helt isnt with 7th grade this year. If we didnt get in the lottery, we would have moved next to the school. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, October 9, 2011

I am a parent and rate this school as #1 as compared to the other district schools and the base schools. It starts with the teachers. They know and love what they teach. They are really serious about it. We only know the 6th grade teachers- but what we know is great. Mr. Gericten and Ms St Andrews and the whole team are doing a great job. Dr. Barnes is the new principal and he and the assistant Ms. Norris keep discipline in line. There is no better place. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Bridge Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	401 New Bridge Street	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(910) 346-5144	482	29	16.6	39.0%	275 (57.1%)	63 (13.1%)	98 (20.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.1%)	77.7	153^rd of 773 public middle schools	80.2%		75.8	165^th of 793 public middle schools	79.2%	12	63.2	66.9	68.9	66.3	64.2	68.2	70.9	$8,907	$1,119	$7,788
Northwoods Park Middle	Public	6-8	904 Sioux Dr	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 347-1202	633	38	16.6	52.8%	279 (44.1%)	156 (24.6%)	116 (18.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	73 (11.5%)	52.8	357^th of 773 public middle schools	53.8%		41.7	470^th of 793 public middle schools	40.7%	113	50.5	63.5	39.4	51.5	55.5	54.4	62.7	$8,566	$672	$7,894
Southwest Middle	Public	6-8	3000 Furia Dr	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 455-1105	510	34	15.0	62.0%	273 (53.5%)	75 (14.7%)	106 (20.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (9.2%)	31.2	534^th of 773 public middle schools	30.9%		26.7	596^th of 793 public middle schools	24.8%	62	40.7	40.3	25.8	42.5	49.7	52.2	48.9	$9,298	$1,210	$8,088
Jacksonville Commons Middle	Public	6-8	315 Commons Drive South	Jacksonville	28546	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 346-6888	918	54	17.0	62.6%	283 (30.8%)	301 (32.8%)	197 (21.5%)	26 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	108 (11.8%)	34.5	512^th of 773 public middle schools	33.8%		27.4	591^st of 793 public middle schools	25.5%	79	38.4	42.1	42.4	42.7	44.5	51.7	54.5	$7,843	$907	$6,936
Hunters Creek Middle	Public	6-8	4040 Hunters Trail	Jacksonville	28546	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 353-2147	856	51	16.7	57.2%	427 (49.9%)	165 (19.3%)	159 (18.6%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	90 (10.5%)	47.2	416^th of 773 public middle schools	46.2%		45.6	432^nd of 793 public middle schools	45.5%	16	48.7	46.2	47.9	45.3	54.2	57.6	59.2	$8,588	$869	$7,719
Trexler Middle	Public	6-8	112 East Foy Street	Richlands	28574	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 324-4414	770	42	18.3	50.5%	504 (65.5%)	76 (9.9%)	119 (15.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	63 (8.2%)	47.6	409^th of 773 public middle schools	47.1%		38.8	498^th of 793 public middle schools	37.2%	89	53.5	54.8	46.7	43.9	53.3	55.3	53.9	$7,777	$744	$7,033
Dixon Middle	Public	6-8	118 Ridgefield Ave	Sneads Ferry	28460	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 347-2738	997	54	18.4	34.3%	708 (71.0%)	52 (5.2%)	148 (14.8%)	8 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	73 (7.3%)	62.2	267^th of 773 public middle schools	65.5%		62.5	271^st of 793 public middle schools	65.8%	4	60.2	52.4	54.1	57.1	57.9	58.8	68.3	$7,866	$808	$7,058
Swansboro Middle	Public	6-8	1240 West Corbett Ave	Swansboro	28584	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 326-3601	1,052	56	18.7	43.1%	727 (69.1%)	63 (6.0%)	144 (13.7%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	106 (10.1%)	71.5	186^th of 773 public middle schools	75.9%		67	233^rd of 793 public middle schools	70.6%	47	64.3	69.7	56.6	52.9	68.1	70.6	65.3	$8,610	$925	$7,686

Frequently Asked Questions about New Bridge Middle

How many students attend New Bridge Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 482 students attended New Bridge Middle.

What is the racial makeup of New Bridge Middle?

Students at New Bridge Middle are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races.

What district is New Bridge Middle in?

Onslow County Schools

Is New Bridge Middle a good school?

New Bridge Middle ranks 153^rd of 773 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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