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Onslow Early College

444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546Onslow County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–13Non-Charter
186
Students
Total enrolled
$11,413
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
28.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 86% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 186 students in grades 09–13 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,413 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Onslow Early College is a small high in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving grades 09–13 with 186 students. The district invests $11,413 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Onslow Early College

186
Total Students
28.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–13) are served by this school
Gender Distribution69 male · 117 female
37%
63%
Male 37%Female 63%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 54 students
Student Composition
64%
18%
9%
Asian2%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black9%
Multiracial6%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370345003425

Academic Outcomes at Onslow Early College

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28546

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,413Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,413
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,022
Student Support$2,168
Administration$1,370
Operations$1,712
Other$1,141
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,413 spent per student, an estimated $5,056 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
21%
State government
57.2%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal programs
21.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,413/student, 20% less than the national average
  • 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Coastal ElementaryQueens Creek ElementarySouthwest ElementaryDixon Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Jacksonville Commons MiddleSwansboro MiddleDixon MiddleHunters Creek Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Jacksonville HighWhite Oak HighDixon HighSwansboro High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 13
Location—
CountyOnslow County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOnslow County Schools →
Phone: (910)938-6702
NCES ID: 370345003425
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Jacksonville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Onslow County Schools
High
Jacksonville High
1,423 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
White Oak High
1,207 students · 09–12
● 40 opp49% FRL
High
Dixon High
1,149 students · 09–12
● 41 opp33% FRL
High
Swansboro High
1,115 students · 09–12
● 41 opp38% FRL
High
Northside High
1,097 students · 09–12
● 40 opp54% FRL
Mid
Jacksonville Commons Middle
1,011 students · 06–08
● 40 opp64% FRL
Mid
Swansboro Middle
967 students · 06–08
● 41 opp43% FRL
High
Richlands High
960 students · 09–12
40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.