For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,044 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, NC are Jacksonville High School, White Oak High School and Onslow Virtual Secondary. 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 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #22.
White Oak High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: #33.
Onslow Virtual Secondary
Magnet 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: 6-12
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Northside High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onslow Early College
Magnet School
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Grades: 9-13
| 186 students
Jacksonville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delalio Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Secondary.
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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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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