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#1202 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 45% in state

Swansboro Middle

Middle School · Onslow County Schools · Swansboro, NC

An Onslow County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1240 West Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584

  • Math 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$11,056
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Swansboro Middle score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Swansboro 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,919/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swansboro), 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

$81,574

Median home value

$308,000

Median rent

$1,300/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Onslow County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dixon MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.06–8Not available978Compare →
Hunters Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available888Compare →
New Bridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.26–8Not available461Compare →
Northwoods Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.26–8Not available643Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Onslow County Schools

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#13 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

Swansboro Middle is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swansboro Middle

Swansboro Middle is a public middle school in Swansboro, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 958 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swansboro Middle

What grades does Swansboro Middle serve?

Swansboro Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Swansboro Middle?

Swansboro Middle has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansboro Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Swansboro Middle is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swansboro Middle rank in NC?

Swansboro Middle ranks #1,202 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Swansboro Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Swansboro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Swansboro Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swansboro Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Swansboro Middle a charter school?

No, Swansboro Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swansboro Middle a Title I school?

No, Swansboro Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swansboro Middle?

43.6% of students at Swansboro 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
958
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Onslow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
Area population (ZIP 28584)
14,668
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
45.9
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 28584; 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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