Hunters Creek Middle School

4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Hunters Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hunters Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Hunters Creek Middle School's student population of 869 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Hunters Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Creek Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#1493 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
42%
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44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
49%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunters Creek Middle School's ranking?
Hunters Creek Middle School is ranked #1493 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hunters Creek Middle School often compared to?
Hunters Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville Commons Middle School, New Bridge Middle School, Dixon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hunters Creek Middle School?
869 students attend Hunters Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hunters Creek Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunters Creek Middle School?
Hunters Creek Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunters Creek Middle School offer ?
Hunters Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunters Creek Middle School part of?
Hunters Creek Middle School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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