Best High Schools in Onslow County, NC

Onslow County, NC has 20 high schools with 9,897 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 Onslow County score 61% 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 Onslow County 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. Swansboro High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 Onslow County, NC

Onslow County, NC has 8 middle schools with 6,378 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 Onslow County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Onslow County 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. Swansboro Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 Onslow County, NC

Onslow County, NC has 28 elementary schools with 13,835 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 Onslow County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Onslow County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swansboro Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students

2. 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

3. Dixon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students

4. Sand Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. Queens Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Onslow County, NC

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

Community Factors

Onslow County, NC has a total population of 204,576 with 24% 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 Onslow County, NC

30,110

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 Onslow County, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Onslow County, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,647 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations