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Johnston County Public Schools

Johnston County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

51

public schools

Total Enrollment

40,609

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Johnston County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Johnston County has 4 district entries. Johnston County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 48 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 16 listed communities. Clayton has the most listed schools, with 13 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

14 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

51

in Johnston County

Reported Enrollment

40,609

51 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

3

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25
Middle12
High11
Other3

4 School Districts in Johnston County

Johnston County Public Schools

48 schools
37,286 students

American Leadership Academy - Johnston

1 school
1,740 students

Neuse Charter School

1 school
904 students

Johnston Charter Academy

1 school
679 students

51 Public Schools in Johnston County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 51 matching schools

Corinth Holders High

Johnston County Public Schools

Wendell, 27591 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,219 students

Clayton High

Johnston County Public Schools

Clayton, 27520 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,024 students

Cleveland High

Johnston County Public Schools

Clayton, 27520 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,879 students

American Leadership Academy - Johnston

American Leadership Academy - Johnston

Raleigh, 27614 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–10Charter1,740 students

Smithfield-Selma High

Johnston County Public Schools

Smithfield, 27577 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,503 students

West Johnston High

Johnston County Public Schools

Benson, 27504 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,469 students

South Johnston High

Johnston County Public Schools

Four Oaks, 27524 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,331 students

Archer Lodge Middle

Johnston County Public Schools

Wendell, 27591 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,219 students

Four Oaks Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools

Four Oaks, 27524 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,041 students

Princeton High

Johnston County Public Schools

Princeton, 27569 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–12High1,024 students

Polenta Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools

Garner, 27529 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,014 students

West View Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools

Garner, 27529 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary949 students

Riverwood Middle

Johnston County Public Schools

Clayton, 27527 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle948 students

Cleveland Middle

Johnston County Public Schools

Garner, 27529 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle936 students

River Dell Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools

Clayton, 27527 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary922 students

Neuse Charter School

Neuse Charter School

Smithfield, 27577 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–12Charter904 students

McGee's Crossroads Elem

Johnston County Public Schools

Angier, 27501 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary890 students

Cleveland Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools

Clayton, 27520 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary822 students

Riverwood Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools

Clayton, 27527 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary810 students

North Johnston High

Johnston County Public Schools

Kenly, 27542 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High787 students

Johnston County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Johnston County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Johnston County public school directory?

The directory lists 51 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Johnston County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Johnston County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Johnston County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 14 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Johnston County?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Johnston County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Johnston County Education OverviewCounty school score: 48/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.