Dixon High School

Dixon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
160 Dixon School Rd,  Holly Ridge, NC
Onslow County Schools
3.5
2.1
1,149 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Steve Clarke
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
39.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
73.5%
Hispanic
12.4%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Carolina University 188 Students
North Carolina State University 165 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 158 Students
Appalachian State University 157 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 156 Students
Western Carolina University 137 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 108 Students
Coastal Carolina Community College 87 Students
Campbell University 60 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 57 Students
Business 45 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 188 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/8/2024
I started going here my junior year of high school. It doesn't have a lot of the clubs and classes as my old high school and it's a very old school. I am glad that I was apart of the chartering ceremony for the newly added FFA club, but I feel like they should have already had it because of the area it is in.
5.0 Junior
9/17/2021
I have had a great experience at Dixon. I am currently a junior at the high school and love all the activities and sports and clubs that you can do.
3.0 Junior
6/19/2021
I believe that Dixon High School is an average school. This school has certain classes that other schools may not have, but not many. The staff are alright and everything meets the minimum requirements for a high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 7 Reviews
1.0 other
3/17/2025
Dixon High School in North Carolina has ongoing problems with hygiene, bullying, and discrimination. The school has rat infestations, filthy restrooms, and overall poor maintenance. Additionally, there are persistent issues of racism, colorism, and bullying, with both students and some staff members...
1.0 student
2/12/2024
This school need to be fixed it is definitely a hazard to anyone and everyone
1.0 parent
8/17/2023
Horrible school. Horrible staff. This school is the poster for bad teacher, bad administrators, bad education. Students aren’t safe, or feel safe. When a parent calls the school to address concerns , they don’t even return a phone call.
1.0 parent
6/15/2023
This school is not in good condition, definitely a hazard. On a more important note, I have never experienced such a heavy heart with a school before. My son should be walking the stage at graduation with his peers tonight, but because he couldn’t attend a mock graduation, his cap and gown now sit w...

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