Onslow County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 27,921 students in Onslow County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Onslow County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Onslow County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
96 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
300 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,773 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
20%
# Black Students
4,531 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
16%
25%
# White Students
15,383 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
55%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,739 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
2,180
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,256
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,117
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,143
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,307
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,119
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,175
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,173
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,214
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,383
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,126
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,874
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,701
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,638 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Onslow County Schools School District?
Onslow County Schools School District manages 40 public schools serving 27,921 students.
What is the rank of Onslow County Schools School District?
Onslow County Schools School District is ranked #185 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onslow County Schools School District?
55% of Onslow County Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onslow County Schools School District?
Onslow County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Onslow County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 40 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 27,921 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
