- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345003425
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Onslow Early College held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370345003425 · Jacksonville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 31.5:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Onslow Early College held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Onslow Early College 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 189
Onslow Early College
189 students
What this shows Onslow Early College reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onslow Early College compares
Onslow Early College 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,252
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~189 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.