Home › North Carolina › Johnston County
Best Schools in Four Oaks, NC
Four Oaks, NC has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,690 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Four Oaks exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Four Oaks, NC
The top high schools in Four Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
2. West Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
3. South Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
4. Smithfield-selma High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
5. Southern Wayne High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
Best Middle Schools in Four Oaks, NC
The top middle schools in Four Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Four Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
3. Benson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
4. Grantham Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Smithfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Four Oaks, NC
The top elementary schools in Four Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students
2. Princeton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
3. Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students
4. Benson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
5. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
6. Four Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students
7. West Smithfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Four Oaks, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Four Oaks, NC has a total population of 12,800 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Four Oaks, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Four Oaks, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Four Oaks, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Four Oaks, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Four Oaks, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Four Oaks, NC
How many schools are in Four Oaks, NC?
Four Oaks, NC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,690 students in total.
How do schools in Four Oaks perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Four Oaks score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Four Oaks exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Four Oaks?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Four Oaks, NC
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Four Oaks
3 of 3 schools in Four Oaks carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Four Oaks. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.