| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow County Schools | Holly Ridge | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 27,921 | 40 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Camp Lejeune Schools | Camp Lejeune | Not rated | — | — | PK–12 | 4 |
How Onslow County compares
Together they enroll 27,921 students across 40 schools. The largest is Onslow County Schools with 27,921 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Onslow County, North Carolina
Onslow County has 2 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Onslow County is Onslow County Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Onslow County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Onslow County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Onslow County, NC?
Of the districts serving Onslow County, Onslow County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.