Serving 1,449 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Jacksonville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jacksonville High School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jacksonville High School often compared to?
Jacksonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
1,449 students attend Jacksonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jacksonville High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jacksonville High School offer ?
Jacksonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonville High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
