Top 10 Best 28540 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkwood Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Northwoods Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-6711
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
New Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Summersill Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 Burgaw Hwy
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1260 Burgaw Hwy
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
617 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2808
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
Bell Fork Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bell Fork Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
323 New River Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1261
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1111.
Northwoods Park Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Sioux Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Furia Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Meadow View Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1026 Fire Tower Rd
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2211
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28540 North Carolina

28540, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| 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 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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