Johnston County Early College Academy
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
251
SAT Overall Score
1230
Student Teacher Ratio
36:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
188
Student Teacher Ratio
40:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Powhatan Elementary School
3145 Vinson Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
656
Math Proficiency
74%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Riverwood Elementary School
108 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
728
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Cleveland Elementary School
10225 Cleveland Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
851
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
Cleveland Middle School
2323 Cornwallis Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
936
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Dixon Road Elementary School
835 Dixon Rd, Willow Spring, NC 27592
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
644
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Pine Level Elementary School
304 W Blanche St, Pine Level, NC 27568
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
341
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
River Dell Elementary School
12100 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
981
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
LifeSpring Academy
4967 US Highway 70, Clayton, NC 27520
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
246
Tuition
$6,975
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
4.7
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
263
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
Four Oaks Middle School
1475 Boyette Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
506
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
13353 NC Highway 210, Benson, NC 27504
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
757
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
10330 NC 50 Hwy, Angier, NC 27501
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
950
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Meadow School
7507 NC Highway 50, Benson, NC 27504
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
646
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
Princeton Elementary School
650 Holts Pond Rd, Princeton, NC 27569
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
770
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Swift Creek Middle
325 Norris Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
691
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Benson Elementary School
2040 NC Highway 50, Benson, NC 27504
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
719
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Clayton Middle School
490 Guy Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
609
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Corinth Holders Elementary School
3976 NC Highway 231, Zebulon, NC 27597
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
585
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
North Johnston Middle School
435 OIL COMPANY Rd, Micro, NC 27555
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
598
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Polenta Elementary School
105 Josephine Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
1,010
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
West View Elementary School
11755 Cleveland Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
969
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Archer Lodge Middle School
762 Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,204
Math Proficiency
64%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
Cooper Academy
849 Mial St, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
447
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
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For families seeking quality education in Johnston County, NC, the area offers 55 school options including the highly-rated Powhatan Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Johnston County Early College Academy (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 95% 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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