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Johnston County Schools

#4 in Best School Districts in Raleigh Area
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 79 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Johnston County Schools is an above average, public school district located in Smithfield, NC. It has 35,341 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
    Address
    2320 Hwy 70 E Business
    Smithfield, NC 27577
    Telephone
    (919) 934-6031
    Website
    johnston.k12.nc.us
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    Johnston County Schools Rankings

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    • Middle
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    46%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    44%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1140
    1,031 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    938 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    35,341
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    46.4%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $41,469
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.9%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $278,019,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,610/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      65%
    • Support Services
      30%
    • Other
      5%

    Johnston County Schools Reviews

    79 reviews
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    My overall experience with Johnston County Schools has been very good. I have had great teachers who have taught me a lot of things that I will need to proceed with college. I have been able to play sports for six years ranging in football, basketball, and baseball. Baseball is my favorite sport and I hope to play more ball after high school. My advisors in high school has helped me to take classes that will help further my education after high school. I have been in a leadership group for two years now which has taught me how to be leader towards my community. I feel safety needs to be re directed more because of what this world is becoming, but other than that being a student of Johnston County has been a great experience for me.
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    My experience at Johnston county Schools has been pretty good, I have never had any problems with anything. We have had good diversity in race and academics, and also have a really good college here!
    4 year student athlete and academic scholar. I played football and wrestled. I am a member of the national honor society and I volunteer my time in community activities such as adopt a highway, visiting retirement homes, and the YMCA. My school has encouraged these things and they have contributed greatly to successes in life. I have been accepted to Elon University where I will be playing football while working on completing my Pre Med education. My Coaches and teachers have been very positive role models and have always been there when I needed something. Our school system has been great in providing a path to opportunities and helping us all develop as productive adults.