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Best Schools in 28547, NC
28547, NC has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 12,806 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 28547 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28547, NC
The top high schools in 28547, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
2. Swansboro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
3. Jacksonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
4. White Oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
5. Southwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28547, NC
The top middle schools in 28547, 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. Swansboro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
3. Dixon Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
4. Hunters Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
5. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28547, NC
The top elementary schools in 28547, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sand Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
2. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
3. Hunters Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
4. Bell Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
5. Clyde Erwin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
6. Blue Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28547, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28547, NC has a total population of 22,676 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28547, 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 28547, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28547, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28547, 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 28547, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28547, NC
How many schools are in 28547, NC?
28547, NC has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 12,806 students in total.
How do schools in 28547 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28547 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 28547 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28547?
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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