For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,438 students in 28540, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28540, NC are Jacksonville High School, Southwest High School and Onslow Virtual Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28540 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28540, NC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 high schools in 28540, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28540, NC include Jacksonville High School, Southwest High School and Onslow Virtual Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in 28540, NC?
3 public high schools are located in 28540, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28540, NC?
28540, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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