Jacksonville Commons Middle School

315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,011 students in grades 6-8, Jacksonville Commons Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,011 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jacksonville Commons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jacksonville Commons Middle School's student population of 1,011 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,011 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jacksonville Commons Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville Commons Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1635 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jacksonville Commons Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jacksonville Commons Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jacksonville Commons Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jacksonville Commons Middle School's ranking?
Jacksonville Commons Middle School is ranked #1635 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jacksonville Commons Middle School often compared to?
Jacksonville Commons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Bridge Middle School, Hunters Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Commons Middle School?
1,011 students attend Jacksonville Commons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Jacksonville Commons Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Commons Middle School?
Jacksonville Commons Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Commons Middle School offer ?
Jacksonville Commons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonville Commons Middle School part of?
Jacksonville Commons Middle School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,011 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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