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Onslow County Public Schools

Onslow County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

41

public schools

Total Enrollment

28,020

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Onslow County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Onslow County has 2 district entries. Onslow County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 40 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Jacksonville has the most listed schools, with 27 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 24 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

9 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

41

in Onslow County

Reported Enrollment

28,020

41 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary24
Middle8
High9
Other0

2 School Districts in Onslow County

Onslow County Schools

40 schools
27,921 students

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology

1 school
99 students

41 Public Schools in Onslow County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 41 matching schools

Jacksonville High

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28540 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,423 students

White Oak High

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28546 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,207 students

Dixon High

Onslow County Schools

Holly Ridge, 28445 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,149 students

Swansboro High

Onslow County Schools

Swansboro, 28584 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,115 students

Northside High

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28546 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,097 students

Jacksonville Commons Middle

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28546 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,011 students

Swansboro Middle

Onslow County Schools

Swansboro, 28584 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle967 students

Richlands High

Onslow County Schools

Richlands, 28574 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High960 students

Dixon Middle

Onslow County Schools

Sneads Ferry, 28460 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle948 students

Hunters Creek Middle

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28546 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle922 students

Trexler Middle

Onslow County Schools

Richlands, 28574 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle825 students

Coastal Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Holly Ridge, 28445 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary822 students

Queens Creek Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Swansboro, 28584 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary751 students

Southwest Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28540 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary742 students

Dixon Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Holly Ridge, 28445 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary736 students

Southwest High

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28540 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High702 students

Northwoods Park Middle

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28540 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle688 students

Morton Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28546 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary682 students

Carolina Forest Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Jacksonville, 28546 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary678 students

Swansboro Elementary

Onslow County Schools

Swansboro, 28584 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary668 students

Onslow County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Onslow County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Onslow County public school directory?

The directory lists 41 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Onslow County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Onslow County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Onslow County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 9 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Onslow County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Onslow County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Onslow County Education OverviewCounty school score: 44/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.