For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,527 students in Onslow County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Onslow County, NC are Swansboro High School, Dixon High School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onslow County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Onslow County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Onslow County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacksonville High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Onslow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swansboro High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Queens Creek Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-4300
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dixon High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Dixon School Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 347-2958
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048
Gr: 9-12 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
White Oak High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Piney Green Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Richlands High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8100 Richlands Hwy
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4191
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Southwest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-4888
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Northside High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Onslow County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Onslow County, NC include Swansboro High School, Dixon High School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Onslow County?
9 public high schools are located in Onslow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onslow County?
Onslow County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Onslow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Onslow County include: Northside High School vs. Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville High School vs. Northside High School, Dixon High School vs. Jacksonville High School
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