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Swansboro Middle School vs. Dixon Middle School

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School Overview

School
Swansboro Middle School
1240 West Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Dixon Middle School
118 Ridgefield Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Swansboro 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 50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
958 students
978 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Swansboro 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
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Swansboro Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixon Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Swansboro 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 Swansboro 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

#1103 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1203 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Swansboro 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.
50%
(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 Swansboro 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.
56%
(Top 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 Swansboro 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.
84%
(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 Swansboro 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 Swansboro Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dixon Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
332
364
Grade 7 Students
328
311
Grade 8 Students
298
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 Swansboro 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 Swansboro 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
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Swansboro 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
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Swansboro 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
67%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Swansboro 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
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Swansboro 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.
0.52
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Swansboro 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
40%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Swansboro 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
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Swansboro 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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