Dixon High

Onslow County Schools
160 Dixon School Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
1,149 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dixon High School, located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Onslow County community. As a public high school, it is committed to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with various extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a supportive environment aimed at helping students develop both intellectually and personally, while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school’s culture is often characterized by a focus on "Bulldog pride," emphasizing student involvement in athletics, arts, and career-technical education (CTE) programs. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern digital resources—as evidenced by their web presence—Dixon High strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to compete in a global workforce. Its location in Holly Ridge places it in a growing region, allowing the school to balance a small-town community feel with the academic rigor expected of the North Carolina public school system.
1,149
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    844 (73.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    142 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    76 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    65 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Onslow County Schools
Phone: (910)347-2958
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/dixonhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 312
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 348
Grade 10 311
Grade 11 268
Grade 12 222
Gender Ratio