Best Schools in Onslow County, NC
Onslow County, NC has 65 public schools (12 high, 10 middle, 32 elementary) serving 37,381 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Onslow County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Onslow County, NC
The top high schools in Onslow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Onslow Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
2. Croatan High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
3. Topsail High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
4. Dixon High
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
5. Swansboro High
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
6. Jacksonville High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
7. Richlands High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
8. Northside High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
9. White Oak High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
10. East Duplin High
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
Best Middle Schools in Onslow County, NC
The top middle schools in Onslow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. New Bridge Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
3. Surf City Middle
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
4. Swansboro Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
5. Dixon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
6. Northwoods Park Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
7. Hunters Creek Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
8. Trexler Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
9. Jacksonville Commons Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
10. Southwest Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Onslow County, NC
The top elementary schools in Onslow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
2. Swansboro Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
3. Coastal Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
4. Carolina Forest Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students
5. Sand Ridge Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
6. Dixon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
7. Surf City Elementary
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 808 Students
8. Parkwood Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
9. Morton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
10. Queens Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 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
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 Onslow County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Onslow County, NC
How many schools are in Onslow County, NC?
Onslow County, NC has 65 public schools: 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 37,381 students in total.
How do schools in Onslow County perform on state tests?
On average, 65 schools in Onslow County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Onslow County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Onslow County?
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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Onslow County
6 places in Onslow County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Jacksonville (25)
- Richlands (4)
- Swansboro (4)
- Holly Ridge (3)
- Hubert (1)
- Sneads Ferry (1)
School districts (1)
- Onslow County Schools (39 schools)