For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,105 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, NC are Jacksonville High School, White Oak High School and Onslow Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Jacksonville, NC public high school 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, NC (2025)
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 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
White Oak High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Piney Green Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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: K-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
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 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Northside High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Jacksonville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, NC include Jacksonville High School, White Oak High School and Onslow Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville?
6 public high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jacksonville include: Northside High School vs. Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville High School vs. Northside High School, White Oak High School vs. Jacksonville High School
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