- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville Commons Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Commons Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370345002339
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Commons Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville Commons Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Commons Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Jacksonville Commons Middle held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 370345002339 · Jacksonville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Jacksonville Commons Middle held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Commons Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school
Jacksonville Commons Middle
918 students
What this shows Jacksonville Commons Middle reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Commons Middle compares
Jacksonville Commons Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 32.8%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Jacksonville Commons Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonville Commons Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Commons Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hunters Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northwoods Park Middle
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
New Bridge Middle
Standard public school
482 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Commons Middle
How many students attend Jacksonville Commons Middle?
Jacksonville Commons Middle has 918 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Commons Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Commons Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonville Commons Middle?
58.8% of students at Jacksonville Commons Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville Commons Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Commons Middle is African American at 32.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Commons Middle?
Jacksonville Commons Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacksonville Commons Middle rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Commons Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Jacksonville Commons Middle, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.