Enrollment
1,441
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville High
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345001423
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville High has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacksonville High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacksonville High
Jacksonville High is a large high school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,441 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 91% of North Carolina schools and 28% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,441 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jacksonville's high schools, it stands alongside White Oak High (1,252 students): Jacksonville High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
Onslow County Schools also operates White Oak High (1,252 students) and Swansboro High (1,232 students) alongside Jacksonville High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jacksonville High compares
Jacksonville High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,441 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,441
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$10,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Jacksonville High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onslow County Schools, which includes Jacksonville High.
$10,680
Per student
-11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jacksonville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swansboro Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville High'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
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
White Oak High
Standard public school
1,252 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Northside High
Standard public school
1,067 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
803 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Onslow Early College
Standard public school
189 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville High
How many students attend Jacksonville High?
Jacksonville High has 1,441 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonville High?
40.3% of students at Jacksonville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville High?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville High is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville High?
Jacksonville High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacksonville High rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville High ranks #3 of 5 high 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 high schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Jacksonville High a good school?
Jacksonville High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Jacksonville High, Onslow County Schools also operates White Oak High (1,252 students), Swansboro High (1,232 students), and Dixon High (1,085 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.
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