Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28460


At a glance
1
School
997
Students
Top rankedDixon Middle267th of 773 North Carolina middle schools
Biggest riser
Dixon Middle up 4 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28460 zip code area is home to two standout public schools - Dixon Middle School and Dixon Elementary School, both part of the Onslow County Schools district. These schools consistently outperform their district and state counterparts in academic achievement, with Dixon Middle School ranked in the top 35% of North Carolina middle schools and Dixon Elementary School in the top 20% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Dixon Middle School boasts strong test scores, with 60.2% of 6th graders proficient in math compared to 52.8% in the district and 57.2% statewide, and 68.3% of 8th graders proficient in science versus 59.8% in the district and 60.1% statewide. The school also maintains a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 37.73%, below the district average. Dixon Elementary School follows a similar pattern, with 70.2% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to 63.9% in the district and 64.1% statewide, and 71.6% of 4th graders proficient in reading versus 63.1% in the district and 58.1% statewide. The elementary school's free/reduced lunch rate is even lower at 30.79%.

Both Dixon Middle School and Dixon Elementary School benefit from higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios than the district average, which may contribute to their academic success. With their consistent high performance, these schools stand out as educational beacons in the 28460 zip code area, providing a quality learning environment for their students.

Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




Cities Near Zip Code 28460

See the top NC North Carolina cities
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.

Diagnostics