Best High Schools in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC has 14 high schools with 13,234 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Johnston County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Johnston County exceed expectations.

1. Johnston County Schools Career Technical

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 206 Students

2. Johnston Co Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

3. Cleveland High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students

4. Corinth Holders High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students

5. Clayton High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students

6. Princeton High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students

7. West Johnston High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students

8. Smithfield-selma High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students

9. North Johnston High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students

10. Choice Plus Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 52 Students

Best Middle Schools in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC has 15 middle schools with 9,111 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Johnston County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Johnston County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cleveland Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

2. The Innovation Academy At South Campus

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students

3. Riverwood Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

4. Archer Lodge Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students

5. Swift Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students

6. Rosewood Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students

7. Four Oaks Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

8. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students

9. Clayton Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students

10. North Johnston Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC has 25 elementary schools with 16,213 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Johnston County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Johnston County exceed expectations.

1. Johnston Charter Academy

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 679 Students

2. Riverwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students

3. River Dell Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students

4. Pine Level Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

5. Cleveland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students

6. Polenta Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students

7. East Clayton Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

8. Dixon Road Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students

9. Meadow School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students

10. Powhatan Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Johnston County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Johnston County, NC has a total population of 215,999 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Johnston County, NC

41,862

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Johnston County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnston County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnston County, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,847 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Johnston County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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