Very Good
#766 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 29% in state
Dixon Elementary
Elementary School · Onslow County Schools · Holly Ridge, NC
An Onslow County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Betty Dixon Rd, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
- Math 59% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dixon Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dixon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated887/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holly Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,250
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 2.8 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Coastal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 532 | Compare → |
| Morton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 741 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Onslow County Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #6 of 39
- District spending per student
- $11,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dixon Elementary is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dixon Elementary
Dixon Elementary is a public elementary school in Holly Ridge, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 734 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dixon Elementary
What grades does Dixon Elementary serve?
Dixon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dixon Elementary rank in NC?
Dixon Elementary ranks #766 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Dixon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dixon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dixon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixon Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dixon Elementary a charter school?
No, Dixon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dixon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dixon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixon Elementary?
30.8% of students at Dixon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (910) 327-2104
- Area population (ZIP 28445)
- 9,784
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28445; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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