Johnston County Early College Academy
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
281
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Dixon Road Elementary School
835 Dixon Rd, Willow Spring, NC 27592
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
598
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
232
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
188
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Archer Lodge Middle School
762 Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,219
Math Proficiency
64%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Cleveland Elementary School
10225 Cleveland Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
822
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
65%
Pine Level Elementary School
304 W Blanche St, Pine Level, NC 27568
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
362
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Powhatan Elementary School
3145 Vinson Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
616
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
River Dell Elementary School
12100 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
922
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Riverwood Elementary School
108 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
786
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Johnston Charter Academy
40 Scholar Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
752
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
LIFESPRING ACADEMY
4967 US 70 Bus Hwy, Clayton, NC 27520
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
146
Tuition
$5,550
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
10330 NC 50 Hwy, Angier, NC 27501
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
890
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
Meadow School
7507 N Carolina 50, Benson, NC 27504
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
549
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Princeton Elementary School
650 Holts Pond Rd, Princeton, NC 27569
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
713
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Cleveland Middle School
2323 Cornwallis Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
936
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
65%
Benson Elementary School
2040 NC Highway 50, Benson, NC 27504
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
608
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
North Johnston Middle School
435 Oil Company Rd, Micro, NC 27555
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
626
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
Clayton Middle School
490 Guy Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
646
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Four Oaks Middle School
1475 Boyette Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
506
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
13353 N Carolina 210, Benson, NC 27504
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
689
Math Proficiency
45%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Micro Elementary School
301 E MAIN St, Micro, NC 27555
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
407
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Polenta Elementary School
105 Josephine Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
1,014
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School
2001 Bay Valley Rd, Kenly, NC 27542
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
474
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Cooper Academy
849 Mial St, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
444
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
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For families seeking quality education in Johnston County, NC, the area offers 55 school options including the highly-rated Johnston County Early College Academy (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 90% math proficiency and 95% reading proficiency. Johnston County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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