For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,076 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, NC are New Bridge Middle School, Onslow Virtual School and Jacksonville Commons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jacksonville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #44.
Northwoods Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sioux Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Furia Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #77.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Jacksonville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, NC include New Bridge Middle School, Onslow Virtual School and Jacksonville Commons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
7 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jacksonville include: Jacksonville Commons Middle School vs. New Bridge Middle School, Northwoods Park Middle School vs. New Bridge Middle School, Southwest Middle School vs. Northwoods Park Middle School
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