Best High Schools in Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville, NC has 17 high schools with 8,236 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jacksonville score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jacksonville greatly exceed expectations.

1. Onslow Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 186 Students

2. Dixon High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students

3. Northside High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students

4. Jacksonville High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students

5. Richlands High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students

6. White Oak High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students

7. Southwest High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students

8. Onslow Virtual Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 429 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville, NC has 7 middle schools with 5,411 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jacksonville score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jacksonville greatly exceed expectations.

1. New Bridge Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

2. Dixon Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

3. Trexler Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

4. Jacksonville Commons Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

5. Hunters Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

6. Northwoods Park Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

7. Southwest Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville, NC has 22 elementary schools with 9,635 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jacksonville score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jacksonville greatly exceed expectations.

1. Parkwood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students

2. Silverdale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students

3. Carolina Forest Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students

4. Summersill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

5. Morton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

6. Stateside Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students

7. Heritage Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students

8. Blue Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students

9. Southwest Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

10. Bell Fork Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jacksonville, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jacksonville, NC has a total population of 91,202 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jacksonville, NC

23,282

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jacksonville, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jacksonville, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jacksonville, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,935 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jacksonville, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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