Best Schools in Johnston County, NC
Johnston County, NC has 81 public schools (18 high, 21 middle, 35 elementary) serving 62,613 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Johnston County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnston County, NC
The top high schools in Johnston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston Co Early College Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students
2. Johnston County Schools Career Technical
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 206 Students
3. Corinth Holders High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
4. Cleveland High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
5. Princeton High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
6. South Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
7. Clayton High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
8. West Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
9. North Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
10. South Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnston County, NC
The top middle schools in Johnston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Innovation Academy At South Campus
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
2. Springfield Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
4. Archer Lodge Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
5. West Lake Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
6. Cleveland Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
7. Four Oaks Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
8. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
9. Riverwood Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
10. North Johnston Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnston County, NC
The top elementary schools in Johnston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Riverwood Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
3. Cleveland Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
4. Willow Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students
5. Pine Level Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
6. Powhatan Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
7. River Dell Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students
8. Thanksgiving Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
9. Dixon Road Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
10. Johnston Charter Academy
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Johnston Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 679 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
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 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
13.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Johnston County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnston County, NC
How many schools are in Johnston County, NC?
Johnston County, NC has 81 public schools: 18 high schools, 21 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 62,613 students in total.
How do schools in Johnston County perform on state tests?
On average, 81 schools in Johnston County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Johnston County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnston County?
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.
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Johnston County
11 places in Johnston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Clayton (13)
- Smithfield (9)
- Benson (5)
- Four Oaks (3)
- Selma (3)
- Kenly (2)
- Micro (2)
- Princeton (2)
- Pine Level (1)
- Willow Spring (1)
- Wilsons Mills (1)
School districts (1)
- Johnston County Public Schools (48 schools)