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Onslow Early College

Public Grades 9-12

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 641 North Carolina High Schools

Better than 100% of North Carolina high schools

Summary

Onslow Early College is a public high school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Onslow County Schools district. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking 2nd out of 641 high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Onslow Early College's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 98.1% of students proficient or better in EOC/Biology and 100% proficient or better in EOC/English II for the 2024-2025 school year. These scores significantly outpace the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina state averages. The school's focus on college readiness, with students earning college credits while in high school, likely contributes to these exceptional results. Additionally, Onslow Early College has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 23.7 to 31.1 over the past few years, which may allow for more personalized attention and support for students.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Southwest High and White Oak High, Onslow Early College consistently outperforms its peers, suggesting it provides a significantly higher level of educational quality and opportunities for its students. The school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and military-connected students, demonstrating its ability to support and challenge a diverse student population.

189

Students ?

29.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,881

Per pupil spending ?

24.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 938-6702

District: Onslow County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

8.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2021 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (99% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of North Carolina high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Onslow County Schools

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 29 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school99%

District avg55%

North Carolina avg54%

2^nd of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 1 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8High 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	97.1	2 of 641	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	8 of 621	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	98.2	5 of 594	99.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.7	2 of 610	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	96.9	1 of 602	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	11 of 588	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	5 of 594	99.2%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	81.2	30 of 403	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	74.2	86 of 398	78.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	98.4	5 of 613	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	98.5	5 of 597	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	98.9	14 of 544	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	95.8	17 of 601	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	10 of 607	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.1	4 of 602	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.6	19 of 585	96.8%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	94.5	2 of 53	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	1 of 49	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	1 of 48	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	1 of 47	97.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	5 of 542	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	8 of 553	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	15 of 534	97.2%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2025)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile-3 vs school

Military Connected (2025)96th percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)93rd percentile

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English II100%+40 vs state

Biology98%+50 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

I have a rising junior and new freshman at OECHS. I have been very pleased with the focus on academics and the overall well-being of my child. The teachers take time to get to know your child and push them to be better academically. There is a strong focus on leadership, volunteerism, and community. It has been a great experience! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	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
Onslow Early College	Public	9-12	444 Western Blvd	Jacksonville	28546	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 938-6702	189	7	29.0	24.3%	134 (70.9%)	10 (5.3%)	22 (11.6%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (8.5%)	97.1	2^nd of 641 public high schools	99.7%					(n/a)	98.1	100.0										$7,881	$227	$7,654
Northside High	Public	9-12	365 Commons Drive South	Jacksonville	28546	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 455-4868	1,067	62	17.2	54.8%	327 (30.6%)	354 (33.2%)	227 (21.3%)	32 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.7%)	117 (11.0%)	40.7	372^nd of 641 public high schools	42.0%		36.4	398^th of 640 public high schools	37.8%	26	38.0	53.3	39.7	64.4								$8,134	$893	$7,241
White Oak High	Public	9-12	1001 Piney Green Rd	Jacksonville	28546	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 455-1541	1,252	65	19.2	48.4%	579 (46.2%)	285 (22.8%)	218 (17.4%)	11 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.7%)	148 (11.8%)	32.9	426^th of 641 public high schools	33.5%		37.9	386^th of 640 public high schools	39.7%	40	41.4	46.2	32.9	55.3								$8,944	$872	$8,071
Jacksonville High	Public	9-12	1021 Henderson Dr	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 989-2048	1,441	78	18.4	47.4%	634 (44.0%)	363 (25.2%)	268 (18.6%)	16 (1.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (10.5%)	54.3	266^th of 641 public high schools	58.5%		53.5	277^th of 640 public high schools	56.7%	11	55.8	59.8	45.0	66.5								$9,620	$623	$8,997
Southwest High	Public	9-12	1420 Burgaw Hwy	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 455-4888	803	42	18.9	57.3%	424 (52.8%)	165 (20.5%)	113 (14.1%)	10 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	84 (10.5%)	18.1	538^th of 641 public high schools	16.1%		20.8	512^th of 640 public high schools	20.0%	26	30.1	47.5	18.0	32.6								$10,201	$909	$9,291
Richlands High	Public	9-12	8100 Richlands Hwy	Richlands	28574	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 324-4191	1,027	57	18.0	43.4%	692 (67.4%)	90 (8.8%)	152 (14.8%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (8.2%)	42.6	355^th of 641 public high schools	44.6%		49.6	301^st of 640 public high schools	53.0%	54	50.9	51.1	32.2	65.7								$9,531	$648	$8,883
Dixon High	Public	9-12	160 Dixon School Rd	Holly Ridge	28445	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 347-2958	1,085	57	18.8	30.9%	785 (72.4%)	41 (3.8%)	179 (16.5%)	9 (0.8%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (5.9%)	67.1	187^th of 641 public high schools	70.8%		55.8	258^th of 640 public high schools	59.7%	71	65.6	70.6	40.5	79.7								$9,119	$727	$8,392
Swansboro High	Public	9-12	161 Queens Creek Rd	Swansboro	28584	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 326-4300	1,232	65	18.8	36.7%	851 (69.1%)	71 (5.8%)	170 (13.8%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	125 (10.1%)	67.1	188^th of 641 public high schools	70.7%		74.1	158^th of 640 public high schools	75.3%	30	54.1	70.8	55.7	78.7								$9,312	$763	$8,549
Jones Senior High School	Public	6-12	1378 Hwy 58 South	Trenton	28585	Jones County	Jones County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 448-2451	495	34	14.6	99.4%	219 (44.2%)	160 (32.3%)	79 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.5%)	32.8	427^th of 641 public high schools	33.4%		31.1	440^th of 640 public high schools	31.3%	13	15.4	58.1	27.3	64.8	61.5	57.6	43.2	53.8	52.5	45.9	62.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Onslow Early College

What is the racial makeup of Onslow Early College?

Students at Onslow Early College are 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Onslow Early College in?

Onslow County Schools

How many students attend Onslow Early College?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Onslow Early College.

Is Onslow Early College a good school?

Yes! Onslow Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 641 North Carolina high schools.

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