Southwest Middle

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/southwestms

527 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Middle School, located at 3000 Furia Drive in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a key educational institution serving the Onslow County school community. Operating under the mascot of the "Colts," the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and character development for middle-grade students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and build school spirit.

Through its official website, Southwest Middle maintains a strong connection with parents and the community by providing essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. The school prides itself on being a collaborative environment where staff, families, and students work together to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, Southwest Middle aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

527

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	94
Black	82
Asian	7
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (55.8 %)
Hispanic
94 (17.8 %)
Black
82 (15.6 %)
Two or More
48 (9.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)455-1105
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/southwestms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 192

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 149