For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,705 students in 28540, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 988 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 28540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28540, NC are Parkwood Elementary School, New Bridge Middle School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28540, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Northwoods Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-6711
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-6711
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
New Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #44.
Summersill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1420 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-4888
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Blue Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1717
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1717
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northwoods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2808
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2808
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
Bell Fork Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bell Fork Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-4459
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-4459
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1010.
Clyde Erwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 New River Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1261
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1261
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1111.
Northwoods Park Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sioux Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Furia Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1313.
Onslow Virtual Secondary
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2211
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 472 students
Rank: #1414.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1026 Fire Tower Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 478-3522
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 478-3522
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1515.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2211
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2211
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
28540, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delalio Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28540, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28540, NC include Parkwood Elementary School, New Bridge Middle School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public schools are located in 28540, NC?
16 public schools are located in 28540, NC.
What percentage of students in 28540, NC go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 28540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28540, NC?
28540, NC public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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