Onslow Early College vs Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onslow Early College
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
189 students
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
104 students
| Measure | Onslow Early College Jacksonville, North Carolina | Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Jacksonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 528 | #1383 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1766 of 16,910 | #48707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 189 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Onslow Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 12.5).
- •Onslow Early College does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 27%).
- •Onslow Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 95.2%).
- •Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 31.5).
- •Onslow Early College is the larger school with 189 students compared with 104.
- •Onslow Early College is a public school while Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Onslow Early College better than Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Onslow Early College ranks higher (76.9 vs 12.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Onslow Early College and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Onslow Early College: 189. Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Onslow Early College and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology rank in North Carolina?
Onslow Early College is 26th of 528 and Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is 1383rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).