For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,924 students in 28546, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28546, NC are Morton Elementary School, Carolina Forest Elementary School and Jacksonville Commons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28546 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28546, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28546, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-1778
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-1778
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #44.
Stateside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
132 Stateside Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-3460
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-3460
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #66.
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Commons Drive North
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28546, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28546, NC include Morton Elementary School, Carolina Forest Elementary School and Jacksonville Commons Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28546?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28546.
What is the racial composition of students in 28546?
28546 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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