For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,237 students in 28546, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 416 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28546, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28546, NC are White Oak High School, Morton Elementary School and Carolina Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28546 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28546, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28546, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oak High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Piney Green Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-1778
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-1778
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Northside High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Stateside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
132 Stateside Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-3460
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-3460
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Commons Drive North
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 938-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28546, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28546, NC include White Oak High School, Morton Elementary School and Carolina Forest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28546?
10 public schools are located in 28546.
What percentage of students in 28546 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28546 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28546?
28546 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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