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Northside High School

365 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northside High School's student population of 1,097 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1525 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northside High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northside High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northside High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northside High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Northside High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northside High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside High School's ranking?
Northside High School is ranked #1525 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northside High School often compared to?
Northside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside High School?
The graduation rate of Northside High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northside High School?
1,097 students attend Northside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Northside High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside High School?
Northside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside High School offer ?
Northside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside High School part of?
Northside High School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.

School Reviews
1   7/29/2020
I don't like how we are assigned homework throughout hard times.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Favorite
5   2/13/2014
We have the best school in Onslow County!!!!!!!!
- Posted by Administrator - maria
2   11/12/2006
This school is a nice looking building with some hard working teachers. Unfortunately it falls short after that. Teachers can only do so much especially without support of the administration.
- Posted by Parent - turbo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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