Top 5 Best Onslow County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,852 students in Onslow County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Onslow County, NC are Swansboro High School, Dixon High School and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onslow County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Onslow County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Onslow County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacksonville High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Onslow County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swansboro High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
161 Queens Creek Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 Dixon School Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #33.
Northside High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #44.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Richlands Hwy
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4191
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1021 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #66.
White Oak High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Piney Green Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1420 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #88.
Onslow Virtual Secondary
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onslow Early College
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Grades: 9-13
| 189 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Onslow County, NC

Onslow County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5400 Florida Ave
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
2028 Bevin St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
883 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2561
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
835 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 Barnett Way, Bldg Pp201
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 449-8000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2027 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
835 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
789 Brewster Blvd
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-3247
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1943 Stone Street
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1635
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
60 Terawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2480
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
2950 Saipan Dr
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2588
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
60 Tarawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1662
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Onslow County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Onslow County, NC include Swansboro High School, Dixon High School and Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Onslow County, NC?
9 public high schools are located in Onslow County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Onslow County, NC?
Onslow County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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