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Onslow County Schools

Dixon High

Holly Ridge, North Carolina

1,149 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(910)347-2958School Website

1,149

Students

20.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg ACT Score

18

C+

out of 36
Below Avg
AP Courses

11

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

6%

C

of students
Below Avg
Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
This Week at Dixon High – July 27, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Dixon High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Dixon High.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

October 12, 2026 – November 20, 2026

PreACT

Testing window
NC

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window
NC

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

Testing window
NC

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 1

Testing window
NC

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 2

Testing window
NC

April 6, 2027 – April 16, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 3

Testing window
NC
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School Details
Address

160 Dixon School Rd, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

Phone

(910)347-2958

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District

Onslow County Schools

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2026-27

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