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#1821 of 2,648 schools in NC
Onslow Virtual School
School · Onslow County Schools · Jacksonville, NC
An Onslow County Schools school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540
- Math 24% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Onslow Virtual School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onslow Virtual School 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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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
$61,462
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Onslow County Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #26 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
Onslow Virtual School is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onslow Virtual School
Onslow Virtual School is a public school in Jacksonville, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onslow Virtual School
What grades does Onslow Virtual School serve?
Onslow Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Onslow Virtual School?
Onslow Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onslow Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onslow Virtual School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onslow Virtual School rank in NC?
Onslow Virtual School ranks #1,821 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Onslow Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onslow Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Onslow Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onslow Virtual School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Onslow Virtual School a charter school?
No, Onslow Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onslow Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Onslow Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onslow Virtual School?
53.5% of students at Onslow Virtual School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (910) 989-2013
- Area population (ZIP 28540)
- 50,808
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 28540; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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