Best Schools in Half Moon, NC
Half Moon, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,461 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Half Moon exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Half Moon, NC
The top high schools in Half Moon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacksonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
2. Northside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
Best Middle Schools in Half Moon, NC
The top middle schools in Half Moon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwoods Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. Jacksonville Commons Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Half Moon, NC
The top elementary schools in Half Moon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carolina Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students
2. Stateside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Half Moon, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Half Moon, NC has a total population of 1,665 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Half Moon, 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 Half Moon, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Half Moon, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Half Moon, 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 Half Moon, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Half Moon, NC
How many schools are in Half Moon, NC?
Half Moon, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,461 students in total.
How do schools in Half Moon perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Half Moon score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Half Moon exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Half Moon?
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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