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Hunters Creek Middle School vs. Dixon Middle School

Should you attend Hunters Creek Middle School or Dixon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hunters Creek Middle School
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dixon Middle School
118 Ridgefield Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Hunters Creek 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Dixon Middle School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
888 students
978 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hunters Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dixon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hunters Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixon Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hunters Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dixon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1863 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1203 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hunters Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dixon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hunters Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hunters Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hunters Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hunters Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dixon Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
263
364
Grade 7 Students
321
311
Grade 8 Students
304
303

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hunters Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dixon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hunters Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dixon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hunters Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dixon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hunters Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dixon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hunters Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dixon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hunters Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dixon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Onslow County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hunters Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dixon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hunters Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dixon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hunters Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dixon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Onslow County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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