For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,150 students in 28540, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28540, NC are New Bridge Middle School, Onslow Virtual School and Northwoods Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28540, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Onslow Virtual School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: 1-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Northwoods Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sioux Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Furia Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Gr: K-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
28540, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Gr: PK-5
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28540, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28540, NC include New Bridge Middle School, Onslow Virtual School and Northwoods Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28540?
5 public middle schools are located in 28540.
What is the racial composition of students in 28540?
28540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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