Summary:
Dixon High is a public high school located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,149 students. The school is part of the Onslow County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One of the key strengths of Dixon High is its strong academic performance, particularly in English II and Math III, where the school outperforms the Onslow County Schools district and the state of North Carolina. For example, in 2023-2024, Dixon High had 64.5% proficiency in English II, compared to 61.1% for the district and 59.7% for the state. Additionally, the school's Hispanic and Special Education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of North Carolina high schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school may want to investigate further to ensure equitable outcomes for all students, as there are some disparities in the performance of certain subgroups, such as White and African American students.
When compared to nearby high schools, Dixon High generally outperforms them on academic measures, particularly in Math and English. However, schools like Topsail High (in the Pender County Schools district) have even stronger academic performance, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Dixon High to learn from its higher-performing peers. Additionally, given the school's proximity to military bases, it would be interesting to explore the performance and experiences of the school's military-connected students, who make up a notable subgroup.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Onslow County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 640 North Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,119
Feeder schools for Dixon High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5
Number of students: 1,187
Racial breakdown:
White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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African American:
4.7%
Asian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%
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