Johnston County Public Schools


Summary:

The Johnston County Public Schools district in North Carolina encompasses 48 schools, including 24 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse range of students and showcases a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools.

Several schools stand out as exceptional performers within the district. Johnston County Early College Academy ranks 11th out of 640 high schools in North Carolina and consistently earns 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, with over 90% proficiency on end-of-course exams. Similarly, The Innovation Academy at South Campus ranks 64th out of 793 middle schools and boasts very high proficiency rates on end-of-grade exams. Johnston County Schools Career Technical is another high-performing high school, ranking 13th in the state with exceptional test scores.

In contrast, the district as a whole is ranked 90th out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates on state assessments vary significantly across the district, with some schools struggling to achieve even 30% proficiency in certain subjects. This performance gap correlates strongly with poverty levels, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a major role in student outcomes. The district's higher-spending schools tend to be the lower-performing ones, hinting at potential inefficiencies in resource allocation that could be addressed to improve equity and overall district performance.

District Detail

 2320 Hwy 70 E Business
Smithfield, NC 27577-1336

 (919) 934-6031

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 37,289

Primary Schools: 24
Middle Schools: 12
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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