For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,771 students in Onslow County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Onslow County, NC are New Bridge Middle School, Swansboro Middle School and Dixon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onslow County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Onslow County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Onslow County (2026-27)
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.
Swansboro Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 West Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-3601
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Ridgefield Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
(910) 347-2738
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
(910) 347-2738
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Trexler Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 East Foy Street
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
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%
Onslow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5400 Florida Ave
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Gr: PK-5
100 Barnett Way, Bldg Pp201
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 449-8000
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 449-8000
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%
789 Brewster Blvd
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-3247
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-3247
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1943 Stone Street
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1635
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1635
Gr: PK-5
60 Terawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2480
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2480
Gr: PK-1
2950 Saipan Dr
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2588
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2588
Gr: K-5
60 Tarawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1662
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1662
Gr: PK-1
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 Onslow County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Onslow County, NC include New Bridge Middle School, Swansboro Middle School and Dixon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Onslow County?
10 public middle schools are located in Onslow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onslow County?
Onslow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Onslow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Onslow County include: Jacksonville Commons Middle School vs. New Bridge Middle School, Southwest Middle School vs. Northwoods Park Middle School, Northwoods Park Middle School vs. New Bridge Middle School
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