For the 2025 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Onslow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 484 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Onslow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5400 Florida Ave
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
2028 Bevin St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
883 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2561
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2561
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
835 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 Barnett Way, Bldg Pp201
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 449-8000
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 449-8000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2027 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
835 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
789 Brewster Blvd
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-3247
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-3247
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1943 Stone Street
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1635
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1635
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
60 Terawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2480
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2480
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
2950 Saipan Dr
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2588
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2588
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
60 Tarawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1662
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1662
Grades: PK-1
| 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 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 56% (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, Northwoods Park Middle School vs. New Bridge Middle School, New Bridge Middle School vs. Jacksonville Commons Middle School
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