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Best Onslow County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,771 students in Onslow County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Onslow County, NC are New Bridge Middle School, Swansboro Middle School and Dixon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onslow County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Onslow County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Onslow County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Swansboro Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1240 West Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
118 Ridgefield Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
(910) 347-2738
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Trexler Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 East Foy Street
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Onslow County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Onslow County, NC include New Bridge Middle School, Swansboro Middle School and Dixon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Onslow County?
10 public middle schools are located in Onslow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onslow County?
Onslow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Onslow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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