Enrollment
189
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, NC
Onslow Early College
Federal NCES profile for Onslow Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345003425
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onslow Early College earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onslow Early College has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onslow Early College ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345003425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onslow Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onslow Early College
Onslow Early College is a small high school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, enrolling 189 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.5:1 is larger than about 98% of North Carolina schools and 99% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Jacksonville High (1,441 students): Onslow Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.5:1 vs 20.3:1).
Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students) and White Oak High (1,252 students) alongside Onslow Early College.
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 Onslow Early College compares
Onslow Early College 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 | 31.5:1 | ▲ 99% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 67% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Onslow Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onslow County Schools, which includes Onslow Early College.
$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 Onslow Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onslow Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 high schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jacksonville High
Standard public school
1,441 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~189 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Onslow Early College
How many students attend Onslow Early College?
Onslow Early College has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onslow Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Onslow Early College is 31.5:1, which is 99% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onslow Early College?
21.5% of students at Onslow Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onslow Early College?
The largest demographic group at Onslow Early College is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onslow Early College?
Onslow Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onslow Early College rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Onslow Early College ranks #1 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 Onslow Early College a good school?
Onslow Early College earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. 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 Onslow Early College, 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.
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