Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Onslow County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
39
Schools
27,337
Students
$11,413
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
50.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.2%
Graduation Rate
+2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Onslow County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 27,337 students across 39 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,413 is below the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (39)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dixon Middle06–08948
Hunters Creek Middle06–08922
Jacksonville Commons Middle06–081,011
New Bridge Middle06–08490
Northwoods Park Middle06–08688
Southwest Middle06–08527
Swansboro Middle06–08967
Trexler Middle06–08825
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dixon High09–121,149
Jacksonville High09–121,423
Northside High09–121,097
Onslow Early College09–13186
Onslow Virtual Secondary06–12429
Richlands High09–12960
Southwest High09–12702
Swansboro High09–121,115
White Oak High09–121,207
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,413-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
21%
State
57.2%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal
21.7%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
39
Schools
27,337
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.2%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,413, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Onslow County Schools has 39 public schools, serving a total of 27,337 students.
What is the graduation rate for Onslow County Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Onslow County Schools spend per student?
Onslow County Schools spends $11,413 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Onslow County Schools?
50% of students in Onslow County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Onslow County Schools?
No, Onslow County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Onslow County Schools serve?
Onslow County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Onslow County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Onslow County Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.