Best Schools in Onslow County, NC
Onslow County, NC has a total of 56 schools including 20 high schools, 8 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. A total of 30,110 students attend Onslow County, NC schools. On average, schools in Onslow County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Onslow County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 186 Students
2. Swansboro High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
3. Dixon High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
4. Northside High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
5. Jacksonville High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
6. Richlands High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
7. White Oak High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
8. Southwest High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
9. Onslow Virtual Secondary
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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
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Swansboro Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
3. Dixon Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 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. Hunters Creek Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
7. Northwoods Park Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
8. Southwest Middle
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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
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
2. Parkwood Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
3. Dixon Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
4. Sand Ridge Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
5. Silverdale Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
6. Carolina Forest Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students
7. Queens Creek Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
8. Summersill Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
9. Morton Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
10. Stateside Elementary
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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
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 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
23.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Onslow County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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