Onslow Early College serves 187 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onslow Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Onslow Early College's student population of 187 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Onslow Early College is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
5%
25%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onslow Early College?
The graduation rate of Onslow Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Onslow Early College?
187 students attend Onslow Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Onslow Early College students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onslow Early College?
Onslow Early College has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Onslow Early College offer ?
Onslow Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Onslow Early College part of?
Onslow Early College is part of Onslow County Schools School District.
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