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White Oak High

High School · Onslow County Schools · Jacksonville, NC

An Onslow County Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 Piney Green Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546

  • Math 55% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation8.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$11,056
Chronic Absenteeism42.2%

Students at White Oak High score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where White Oak High 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–122.0 mi76Compare →
Onslow Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.1 mi187Compare →
Village AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–122.1 mi13Compare →
Northside HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–122.8 mi1,074Compare →

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
#29 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

White Oak High is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Oak High

White Oak High is a public high school in Jacksonville, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 1,226 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,009 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about White Oak High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

White Oak High School is a public high school located in Jacksonville, North Carolina 2. It is one of the seven high schools within the Onslow County Schools district 2. The school is classified as a 6A school by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Oak High

What grades does White Oak High serve?

White Oak High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend White Oak High?

White Oak High has an enrollment of approximately 1,226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak High?

The student-teacher ratio at White Oak High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Oak High rank in NC?

White Oak High ranks #2,009 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is White Oak High's MySchoolScout rating?

White Oak High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 White Oak High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Oak High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is White Oak High a charter school?

No, White Oak High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Oak High a Title I school?

No, White Oak High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Oak High?

47.4% of students at White Oak High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,226
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Onslow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.2%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 28546)
48,122
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
28.5
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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