How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blue Creek Elementary | Dixon High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville, NC | Holly Ridge, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 498 | 1,085 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.8% | 29.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blue Creek Elementary | Dixon High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,413 | $11,413 |
| District | Onslow County Schools | Onslow County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blue Creek Elementary | Dixon High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.2% | 72.4% |
| African American | 17.5% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blue Creek Elementary | Dixon High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 498:1 | 308.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.1% | 35.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 74 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.