For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,218 students in 28540, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28540, NC are New Bridge Middle School, Onslow Virtual School and Northwoods Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28540, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Onslow Virtual School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: K-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Northwoods Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sioux Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Furia Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Z.e.c.a. School Of Arts And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 219-8603
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
28540, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28540, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28540, NC include New Bridge Middle School, Onslow Virtual School and Northwoods Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28540?
5 public middle schools are located in 28540.
What is the racial composition of students in 28540?
28540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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