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New Bridge Middle

Q: Is New Bridge Middle a good school?

New Bridge Middle ranks 192 nd of 778 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

192^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 778 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 75% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

New Bridge Middle is a mid-sized public school in Jacksonville, NC, serving about 482 students in grades 6–8 as part of the Onslow County Schools district. Despite district peers that mostly perform in the lower half of the state, New Bridge has earned a 4-star rating every year since 2015–16 and recently ranked in the 75th percentile of North Carolina middle schools, placing it well above every nearby option.

The academic gaps are striking. In 8th-grade math, 71.7% of New Bridge students are proficient, compared with 47.3% for the district and 53.0% for the state. The next closest nearby school, Swansboro Middle, trails by more than 18 percentage points at 53.5%. New Bridge also leads in 8th-grade science, with 84.2% proficiency versus the state average of 68.6%. Among other Onslow County middle schools, Northwoods Park Middle ranks at the 60th percentile, while Jacksonville Commons Middle and Southwest Middle fall below the 20th percentile.

Attendance is another major differentiator. New Bridge’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 17.4%, far below the district’s 22.7% and the state’s 24.2%, and anywhere from 6 to 17 percentage points better than every neighboring middle school. The school serves a diverse student body — about 39% qualify for free or reduced lunch — and historically underserved groups perform well, with low-income, Hispanic, African American, and special education students all ranking at or above the 70th percentile statewide. The main area for growth is gifted and talented support, where outcomes have been more uneven in recent years. Altogether, New Bridge stands out as a stable, high-performing, and inclusive school whose practices could offer useful lessons for the rest of the region.

482

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

39.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

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: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (68% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg53%

North Carolina avg58%

192^nd of 778

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

136^th of 246Onslow 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
2026	73.3	192 of 778	75.3%	★★★★☆
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
2026	62.6	164 of 553	70.3%	★★★★☆
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
2026	74.1	173 of 731	76.3%	★★★★☆
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
2026	60.8	209 of 465	55.1%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	75.1	93 of 566	83.6%	★★★★☆
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
2026	73.9	127 of 725	82.5%	★★★★☆
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
2026	70.5	186 of 736	74.7%	★★★★☆
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
2026	58.4	27 of 67	59.7%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	71.2	76 of 333	77.2%	★★★★☆
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
2026	55.8	134 of 500	73.2%	★★★★☆
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
2026	63.9	223 of 644	65.4%	★★★☆☆
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)

Homeless (2019)92nd percentile+12 vs school

Disabled (2022)91st percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile+7 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)77th percentile~ school

Female (2026)76th percentile~ school

Male (2026)75th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)73rd percentile~ school

African American (2026)70th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile-10 vs school

Military Connected (2026)60th percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)55th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science84%+16 vs state

Reading66%+10 vs state

Mathematics65%+9 vs state

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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 (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	73.3	192^nd of 778 public middle schools	75.3%		77.7	153^rd of 773 public middle schools	80.2%	39	60.9	61.9	71.7	59.2	67.5	70.5	84.2	$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%)	59.2	312^th of 778 public middle schools	59.9%		52.8	357^th of 773 public middle schools	53.8%	45	56.5	64.0	48.5	57.4	59.1	59.7	76.2	$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%)	23.4	621^st of 778 public middle schools	20.2%		31.2	534^th of 773 public middle schools	30.9%	87	29.5	41.4	29.6	39.9	51.6	46.7	54.6	$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%)	20.6	649^th of 778 public middle schools	16.6%		34.5	512^th of 773 public middle schools	33.8%	137	28.9	32.8	34.7	40.3	44.6	40.8	59.3	$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%)	38.6	494^th of 778 public middle schools	36.5%		47.2	416^th of 773 public middle schools	46.2%	78	49.3	41.4	41.7	51.8	49.5	51.7	69.4	$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%)	41.1	469^th of 778 public middle schools	39.7%		47.6	409^th of 773 public middle schools	47.1%	60	45.3	44.0	52.9	50.2	43.2	58.8	69.7	$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%)	49.6	401^st of 778 public middle schools	48.5%		62.2	267^th of 773 public middle schools	65.5%	134	47.5	55.4	51.0	51.2	54.7	52.3	77.1	$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%)	64.3	254^th of 778 public middle schools	67.4%		71.5	186^th of 773 public middle schools	75.9%	68	62.9	58.7	53.5	59.5	60.3	64.2	79.9	$8,610	$925	$7,686

Frequently Asked Questions about New Bridge Middle

Is New Bridge Middle a good school?

New Bridge Middle ranks 192^nd of 778 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is New Bridge Middle in?

Onslow County Schools

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.

How many students attend New Bridge Middle?

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

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