Johnston County Schools - North Carolina (2024)

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  1. Academics

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  2. Diversity

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  3. Teachers

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  4. College Prep

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  5. Clubs & Activities

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  6. Administration

    gradeB

  7. Sports

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  8. Food

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  9. Resources & Facilities

    gradeB minus

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Johnston County Schools is an above average, public school district located in SMITHFIELD, NC. It has 37,286 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 54% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

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(919) 934-6031

2320 HWY 70 E BUSINESS
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577

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About Johnston County Schools...

  • AP Offered
  • Gifted Prog. Offered
  • IB Offered
  • North Carolina
  • Pine Level Township

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Elementary Schools in Johnston County Schools

  • gradeB+Riverwood Elementary SchoolRating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
  • gradeB+Cleveland Elementary School
  • gradeB+Pine Level Elementary SchoolRating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
  • gradeB+East Clayton Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
  • gradeBRiver Dell Elementary SchoolRating 4.44 out of 5 9 reviews

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

52%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

54%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

91%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1160

1,184

responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

24

1,431

responses

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Popular Colleges

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    North Carolina State University

    2,593 Students

  • gradeB

    East Carolina University

    2,393 Students

  • gradeA+

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    1,913 Students

  • gradeB+

    Appalachian State University

    1,601 Students

  • gradeB+

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    1,598 Students

  • gradeB+

    University of North Carolina - Wilmington

    1,424 Students

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    Campbell University

    1,252 Students

  • gradeB+

    University of North Carolina - Greensboro

    1,014 Students

  • gradeB

    Western Carolina University

    962 Students

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    Johnston Community College

    878 Students

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Students

Diversity

gradeA

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

37,286

Free or Reduced Lunch

This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.

46.4%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

16:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$49,141

Teachers in First/Second Year

10.9%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$9,457/ student

National

$12,239

Education Expenses

  • Instruction

    70%

  • Support Services

    28%

  • Other

    3%

Living in the Area

Pine Level Township

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Cost of Living

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  2. Good for Families

    gradeB+

  3. Housing

    gradeB+

Median Household Income

$64,524

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$868

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$165,800

National

$281,900

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FAQs

Does Johnston County NC have good schools? ›

Johnston County Schools is an above average, public school district located in SMITHFIELD, NC. It has 37,286 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.

What is the number one school district in North Carolina? ›

Overall 2024 Niche grade: A

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Chapel Hill, NC. It has 11,563 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1,” Niche says.

How many public schools are in Johnston County, NC? ›

Overview of Johnston County Public Schools

Johnston County Public Schools contains 48 schools and 37,823 students.

Who is the superintendent of Johnston County Schools NC? ›

Eric Bracy - Superintendent - Johnston County Public Schools | LinkedIn.

What is the best school district in Johnson County? ›

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

#1 Best School Districts in Johnson County.

What is the hardest school in NC to get into? ›

Hardest colleges to get into in North Carolina
  • Duke University acceptance rate.
  • Davidson College acceptance rate.
  • University of North Carolina acceptance rate.
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill acceptance rate.
  • Wake Forest University acceptance rate.
  • North Carolina Central University acceptance rate.

What county in North Carolina has the best school system? ›

8 Best School Districts in North Carolina: Which One Is Best for Your Family?
  • Chapel Hill - Carrboro.
  • Asheville City.
  • Wake County.
  • Gaston County.
  • Pitt County.
  • Mecklenburg County.
  • Johnston County.
  • Union County.

What is the #1 high school in NC? ›

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

Does North Carolina have a good education system? ›

North Carolina received a score of 75.7, or a C average in the "chance for success" category. This was below the national average. The state's highest score was in "standards, assessments and accountability" at 92.8, or an A average. The lowest score was in "school finance" at 67.0, or a D+ average.

Is Johnston County NC growing? ›

Johnston County's population increased 12 out of the 12 years between year 2010 and year 2022. Its largest annual population increase was 4.4% between 2020 and 2021.

What towns make up Johnston County NC? ›

Johnston County is home to eleven towns, listed alphabetically: Archer Lodge, Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield (county seat ca. 1771), and Wilson's Mills.

What is NC largest school district? ›

Wake County Public Schools

WCPSS is the largest school district in North Carolina, and also one of the top-performing large districts in the nation.

Who is the Johnston County teacher of the Year? ›

On April 23, 2024, Nick Rotenberry, a fourth-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Polenta Elementary, was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2024 Teacher of the Year.

Who is the principal of the year for Johnston County Schools? ›

Paige Barnes, principal of West Clayton Elementary was named Johnston County Public Schools 2023-2024 Principal of the Year. Barnes was born to be an educator. Her mother spent her career teaching at Smithfield-Selma High, and like a lot of children whose parents are teachers, Barnes spent a lot of time at the school.

Who is the Johnston County NC Sheriff? ›

Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell.

Top 10 Best Public Schools in Johnston County ...Public School Reviewhttps://www.publicschoolreview.com ›

View the 2024 top ranked public schools in Johnston County, NC. Find rankings, test scores, reviews and more. Read about top ranked schools like: Johnston Co Ea...
The Johnston County School District serves Johnston County, North Carolina. Currently, Johnston County has 48 schools, which serve over 36,879 students, and exp...
A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state. 13%.

What is North Forsyth High School ranked in NC? ›

Statewide High School Ranking: North Forsyth High School is ranked #431 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (4th percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Is Johnston Community College a good school? ›

Overall, Johnston Community College is a decent school. A majority of the professors are understanding and provide well-constructed courses. However, the campus atmosphere and student activities are typically very minimal, which could be improved.

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