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Best Schools in 28540, NC
28540, NC has 36 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 18,574 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 28540 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28540, NC
The top high schools in 28540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
2. Jacksonville High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
3. Richlands High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
4. Northside High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
5. Onslow Virtual Secondary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 429 Students
6. Southwest High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28540, NC
The top middle schools in 28540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Bridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Dixon Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Northwoods Park Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
4. Trexler Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
5. Jacksonville Commons Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
6. Southwest Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28540, NC
The top elementary schools in 28540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
2. Parkwood Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
3. Southwest Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
4. Summersill Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
5. Richlands Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 642 Students
6. Stateside Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
7. Meadow View Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
8. Clear View Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
9. Northwoods Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
10. Bell Fork Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28540, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28540, NC has a total population of 52,275 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28540, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28540, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28540, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28540, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28540, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28540, NC
How many schools are in 28540, NC?
28540, NC has 36 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 18,574 students in total.
How do schools in 28540 perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in 28540 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 28540 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28540?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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