Dixon Middle

Onslow County Schools
118 Ridgefield Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
948 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dixon Middle School, located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local coastal community. As part of the Onslow County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school emphasizes a comprehensive middle school experience designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and athletics.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong ties with the surrounding community, including nearby military families stationed at Camp Lejeune. Through its digital presence, Dixon Middle keeps parents and guardians informed and engaged, highlighting its commitment to transparency and communication. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where diversity is valued and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.
948
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    667 (70.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    145 (15.3 %)
  • Two or More
    76 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    46 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)347-2738
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/dixonms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 315
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 6 322
Grade 7 310
Grade 8 316
Gender Ratio
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