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Jacksonville Commons Elementary School vs. Swansboro Elementary School

Should you attend Jacksonville Commons Elementary School or Swansboro Elementary 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
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School
1121 Commons Drive North
Jacksonville, NC 28546
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Swansboro Elementary School
118 School Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Swansboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
503 students
633 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jacksonville Commons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Swansboro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jacksonville Commons Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Swansboro Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jacksonville Commons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Swansboro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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

#1878 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#607 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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.
37%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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 Jacksonville Commons Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Swansboro Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
81
94
Grade 1 Students
75
100
Grade 2 Students
82
103
Grade 3 Students
85
92
Grade 4 Students
96
117
Grade 5 Students
84
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Swansboro Elementary 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 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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
22%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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
30%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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
32%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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.
0.75
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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
68%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jacksonville Commons Elementary 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 Swansboro Elementary 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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