Below Average
#2054 of 2,648 schools in NC
Hunters Creek Middle
Middle School · Onslow County Schools · Jacksonville, NC
An Onslow County Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4040 Hunters Trail, Jacksonville, NC 28546
- Math 47% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hunters Creek Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hunters Creek Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,552
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28546; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Commons MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Dixon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 978 | 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
- #32 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
Hunters Creek Middle is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hunters Creek Middle
Hunters Creek Middle is a public middle school in Jacksonville, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 888 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,054 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hunters Creek Middle
What grades does Hunters Creek Middle serve?
Hunters Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hunters Creek Middle?
Hunters Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 888 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hunters Creek Middle rank in NC?
Hunters Creek Middle ranks #2,054 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hunters Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hunters Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hunters Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunters Creek Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hunters Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Hunters Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hunters Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Hunters Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hunters Creek Middle?
56.6% of students at Hunters Creek Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 888
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (910) 353-2147
- Area population (ZIP 28546)
- 48,122
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 28546; 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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