Serving 856 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunters Creek Middle serves the northeast part of Jacksonville, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 96.8 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.5 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hunters Creek Middle School's student population of 856 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
856 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
Hunters Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Creek Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1863 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/29/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Creek Middle School's ranking?
Hunters Creek Middle School is ranked #1863 out of 2,617 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hunters Creek Middle School?
856 students attend Hunters Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hunters Creek Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hunters Creek Middle School offer ?
Hunters Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hunters Creek Middle School part of?
Hunters Creek Middle School is part of Onslow County Schools.
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