For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,665 students in 28540, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28540, NC are Jacksonville High School, Onslow Virtual School and Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28540 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28540, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28540, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28540, NC include Jacksonville High School, Onslow Virtual School and Southwest High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28540?
3 public high schools are located in 28540.
What is the racial composition of students in 28540?
28540 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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