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Best 28540 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,879 students in 28540, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 988 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 28540, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28540, NC are Jacksonville High School, New Bridge Middle School and Parkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28540, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1021 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048
Gr: 9-12 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
New Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Northwoods Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-6711
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Onslow Virtual School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: 1-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Southwest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Summersill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Clyde Erwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
323 New River Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1261
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Blue Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1717
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Bell Fork Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bell Fork Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-4459
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Northwoods Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Sioux Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Furia Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1026 Fire Tower Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 478-3522
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Northwoods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-2808
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Gr: K-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Clear View Elementary School
180 Clear View School Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2667
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28540, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28540, NC include Jacksonville High School, New Bridge Middle School and Parkwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28540?
16 public schools are located in 28540.
What percentage of students in 28540 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 28540 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28540?
28540 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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