Northside High

Summary:

Northside High is a public high school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12. Compared to nearby schools, Northside High has a more diverse student population, lower academic performance, a higher percentage of students from low-income families, and a higher student-teacher ratio.

Northside High's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 37.56% African American, 20.69% Hispanic, and 9.3% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course exam proficiency, is generally lower than its neighbors, such as Swansboro High and Dixon High. Additionally, 54.33% of Northside High students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a higher percentage than the 38.39% at Swansboro High and 33.25% at Dixon High.

Northside High's student-teacher ratio of 18 students per teacher is also higher than the nearby schools, such as Swansboro High at 17.8 and Dixon High at 20.8. This, combined with the school's higher percentage of students from low-income families, may be contributing factors to Northside High's lower academic performance compared to its neighbors. Addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 365 Commons Drive South
       Jacksonville, NC  28546


(910) 455-4868

District: Onslow County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,134 Help


Feeder schools for Northside High:

Elementary:    Bell Fork Elementary
    Jacksonville Commons Elementary
Middle:    Jacksonville Commons Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  1,097

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.6%
White:
28.6%
Hispanic:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northside High ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Onslow County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northside High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.6%), White (28.6%), Hispanic (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Onslow County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northside High is 18, which is the 4th best among 7 high schools in the Onslow County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northside High is $8,134. 6 high schools in the Onslow County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northside High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northside High 398th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Northside High in the ranking list.)

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Onslow County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Onslow County Schools 135th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northside High

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Rank History for all students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.78 108th 431 74.9%
2007 57.90 161st 453 64.5%
2008 51.74 233rd 477 51.2%
2009 58.43 186th 490 62.0%
2010 47.57 301st 499 39.7%
2011 51.45 275th 506 45.7%
2012 49.86 229th 502 54.4%
2013 49.03 152nd 505 69.9%
2014 41.78 208th 451 53.9%
2015 53.83 143rd 531 73.1%
2016 52.85 149th 507 70.6%
2017 66.61 96th 476 79.8%
2018 69.79 100th 469 78.7%
2019 44.00 254th 514 50.6%
2021 43.22 320th 594 46.1%
2022 34.46 401st 621 35.4%
2023 41.71 338th 626 46.0%
2024 36.40 398th 640 37.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.30 15th 185 91.9%
2019 59.90 68th 195 65.1%
2021 59.20 72nd 199 63.8%
2022 57.34 74th 226 67.3%
2023 46.69 125th 249 49.8%
2024 38.01 170th 261 34.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.85 217th 262 17.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.85 265th 349 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.46 58th 424 86.3%
2019 53.05 117th 446 73.8%
2021 49.14 122nd 432 71.8%
2022 41.87 274th 544 49.6%
2023 46.34 266th 597 55.4%
2024 34.53 385th 613 37.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.80 23rd 44 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.53 134th 449 70.2%
2019 40.24 265th 475 44.2%
2021 52.76 173rd 475 63.6%
2022 36.62 369th 594 37.9%
2023 43.75 327th 588 44.4%
2024 34.70 396th 602 34.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.23 30th 349 91.4%
2019 47.69 149th 364 59.1%
2021 42.69 160th 334 52.1%
2022 27.09 240th 330 27.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.80 128th 325 60.6%
2021 51.61 199th 337 40.9%
2022 59.49 191st 398 52.0%
2023 60.03 183rd 403 54.6%
2024 49.02 275th 403 31.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.85 11th 32 65.6%
2019 37.25 18th 33 45.5%
2021 42.91 24th 41 41.5%
2022 29.24 41st 47 12.8%
2023 33.54 31st 48 35.4%
2024 47.28 28th 49 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.13 80th 463 82.7%
2019 43.95 235th 488 51.8%
2021 35.49 264th 481 45.1%
2022 31.17 401st 585 31.5%
2023 38.74 353rd 602 41.4%
2024 36.36 381st 607 37.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.07 39th 89 56.2%
2023 48.83 59th 98 39.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.86 39th 359 89.1%
2019 54.37 100th 369 72.9%
2021 53.00 106th 364 70.9%
2022 34.22 260th 430 39.5%
2023 46.04 188th 434 56.7%
2024 34.52 277th 437 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.44 30th 340 91.2%
2019 56.16 88th 354 75.1%
2021 60.09 64th 370 82.7%
2022 48.98 185th 436 57.6%
2023 62.49 123rd 449 72.6%
2024 43.85 229th 454 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Northside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.24 93rd 427 78.2%
2019 34.38 287th 444 35.4%
2021 52.89 165th 439 62.4%
2022 38.74 330th 534 38.2%
2023 38.93 335th 537 37.6%
2024 45.69 302nd 553 45.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Northside High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 272 338 17 52 4 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 272 338 17 52 4 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 296 397 15 56 5 n/a n/a 0 769
2005 317 410 18 65 5 n/a n/a 0 815
2006 318 423 15 55 6 n/a n/a 0 817
2007 272 338 17 69 7 n/a n/a 90 793
2008 280 326 21 58 8 n/a n/a 98 791
2009 285 470 20 63 8 n/a n/a 0 846
2010 308 487 22 55 11 n/a n/a 0 883
2011 293 356 11 109 9 5 58 0 841
2012 287 354 20 126 8 4 68 0 867
2013 293 381 23 119 7 3 75 0 901
2014 319 393 28 132 4 4 87 0 967
2015 353 462 38 149 4 8 95 0 1109
2016 344 493 45 173 6 9 98 0 1168
2017 376 479 53 175 4 12 98 0 1197
2018 363 484 42 200 4 11 84 0 1188
2019 357 441 54 220 5 7 93 0 1177
2020 323 409 44 208 4 6 124 0 1118
2021 276 352 43 186 2 6 87 0 952
2022 309 412 44 210 2 7 110 0 1094
2023 314 412 33 227 2 7 102 0 1097

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northside High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 683 41.0 16.7 31.5
2003 683 41.0 16.7 31.5
2004 769 41.0 18.8 26.7
2005 815 41.0 19.9 26.1
2006 817 41.0 19.9 29.9
2007 793 49.0 16.2 32.9
2008 791 49.9 15.9 35.5
2009 846 50.7 16.7 29.4
2010 883 54.0 16.3 37.7
2011 841 53.0 15.8 37.3
2012 867 51.8 16.7 40.4
2013 901 56.9 15.8 39.4
2014 967 55.8 17.3 39.6
2015 1109 60.0 18.4 41.7
2016 1168 65.0 17.9 39
2017 1197 65.0 18.4 49.5
2018 1188 63.5 18.7 43
2019 1177 63.2 18.6 48.8
2020 1118 59.9 18.6 43.9
2021 952 55.6 17.1 34.9
2022 1094 57.0 19.1 38.4
2023 1097 60.7 18.0 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northside High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 683 41.0 16.7 31.5
2003 683 41.0 16.7 31.5
2004 769 41.0 18.8 26.7
2005 815 41.0 19.9 26.1
2006 817 41.0 19.9 29.9
2007 793 49.0 16.2 32.9
2008 791 49.9 15.9 35.5
2009 846 50.7 16.7 29.4
2010 883 54.0 16.3 37.7
2011 841 53.0 15.8 37.3
2012 867 51.8 16.7 40.4
2013 901 56.9 15.8 39.4
2014 967 55.8 17.3 39.6
2015 1109 60.0 18.4 41.7
2016 1168 65.0 17.9 39
2017 1197 65.0 18.4 49.5
2018 1188 63.5 18.7 43
2019 1177 63.2 18.6 48.8
2020 1118 59.9 18.6 43.9
2021 952 55.6 17.1 34.9
2022 1094 57.0 19.1 38.4
2023 1097 60.7 18.0 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northside High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $893 (11.0%) $7,241 (89.0%) $8,134

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northside High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 254th of 514 High schoolsRanks 338th of 626 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Northside High)64.755
 9.7%
   End of Course Biology (Onslow County Schools)68.657.9
 10.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Northside High)41.953.9
 12%
   End of Course English II (Onslow County Schools)55.359.1
 3.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Northside High)50.238.8
 11.4%
   End of Course Math I (Onslow County Schools)50.845.8
 5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Northside High)42.148.1
 6%
   End of Course Math III (Onslow County Schools)39.553.5
 14%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11771097
 6.8%
African American441412
 6.6%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian5433
 38.9%
Hispanic220227
 3.2%
Pacific Islander77
White357314
 12%
Two or More Races93102
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%54.3%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northside High

Northside High ranks 398th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,097 students attended Northside High.

Northside High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bell Fork Elementary
Elementary : Jacksonville Commons Elementary
Middle : Jacksonville Commons Middle

Students at Northside High are 38% African American, 29% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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