Northside High School

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Northside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
365 Commons Dr S,  Jacksonville, NC
Onslow County Schools
3.8
3.9
1,067 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Lynn Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
17.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
476:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Black
33.7%
White
30.3%
Hispanic
21.6%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian
2.8%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#21 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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.
North Carolina State University 271 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 258 Students
East Carolina University 230 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 227 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 218 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 156 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 152 Students
Western Carolina University 131 Students
North Carolina Central University 120 Students
Appalachian State University 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 104 Students
Nursing 98 Students
Biology 96 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 30 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 307 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/26/2025
Northside is a pretty decent place. The food's not that great, and the people have some issues sometimes, but the education is good. We even had a Morehead-Cain scholarship winner, so I'd say the teaching isn't bad. There are a lot of resources that are offered at Northside that I don't hear about at other schools. Our counselors/staff go out of their way to ensure their students succeed, no matter what, and put the kids in front of many opportunities that would've otherwise gone unnoticed. On top of that, there are extracurriculars that I'd never heard of until I got to Northside. We have a majority of the honor societies, art, band, theatre, volunteering, and this year, I co-founded our debate team, so we have that now, too. There are so many opportunities to become a part of the community, whether it be the school's community or the community of Jacksonville. It doesn't matter what you're interested in; there's a place for you here. There are some issues, but I'd give it an 8/10.
3.0 Sophomore
5/28/2025
I've recently came to this school back in November 2024 moving from California. My first thoughts on the school weren't the best as the last school I went to was Westminster Highschool, CA. I had really high standards for the school but realized it wasn't the best but also not the worst. It was a fully indoor school campus which I was not used to but got the hang of it slowly. If I had to rate this school 1/10 I would honestly go with a 6/10. I'm making that rating because they have this weird system and they are really high on the punishment side. For example, if someone got into a fight with a ton of people at the school (one person against like three-four), if that one person was trying to defend themselves when already being attacked, they'd be suspended also for trying to protect themselves. That part I don't really agree with because nobody is just going to want to get beaten up by somebody, who wouldn't defend themselves?
3.0 Alum
3/10/2025
Academics were good, however, many teachers lacked communication with students on deadlines and help with subjects they were struggling with.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/16/2025
This school does not regard personal medical information. I submitted an important medical document, the school front office, and nusre lost it. There are more mediocre teachers than good ones. There are better options, than North Side. Do your research. I urge you to document every time you submit...
2.0 student
9/15/2025
I’m not gonna lie, after the murder that took place my (now snr) freshman year nothin has been the same. It feels like a prison, zero phone policy where they expect us to have them locked away in our back packs, the inability to congregate in the mornings being forced to go directly to class without...
5.0 parent
8/31/2024
We have great leadership! On the up and up!
1.0 student
10/21/2023
This schools not it im gonna say that right now. Everyday I have to go it personally makes me feel worse and worse. Let me explain. Firstly. We’re not allowed to have cell phones out AT ALL. Not even during lunch or power hour. Secondly, the minute you first walk in you have to right away go to clas...

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Northside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, NC and is served by the Onslow County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,067 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Northside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coastal Carolina Community College, Onslow Early College High School, Jacksonville High School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northside High School.

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