Top 10 Best Johnston County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 10,621 students in Johnston County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnston County, NC are Johnston Charter Academy, Neuse Charter School and The Innovation At South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Johnston County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40 Scholar Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(866) 642-3676
Grades: K-8
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Neuse Charter School
Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 Booker Dairy Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Grades: K-12
| 887 students
Rank: #33.
The Innovation At South Campus
Math: 47% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
521 Martin Luther King Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Riverwood Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-2769
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #66.
Meadow School
Math: 43% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7507 Nc Hwy 50 S
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Swift Creek Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Norris Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 262-0750
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Princeton High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd
Princeton, NC 27569
(919) 936-5011
Grades: 6-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #99.
Four Oaks Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 Boyette Road
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 963-4022
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Clayton Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Guy Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-5811
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13353 Nc Highway 210
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1212.
North Johnston Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Oil Company Road
Micro, NC 27555
(919) 284-3374
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1313.
Benson Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1414.
Smithfield Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-4696
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1515.
Selma Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1533 Hwy 301 N
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-2555
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jcps Virtual Academy
501 S 2nd St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,460 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 12
| 50 students
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnston County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnston County, NC include Johnston Charter Academy, Neuse Charter School and The Innovation At South Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnston County, NC?
16 public middle schools are located in Johnston County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston County, NC?
Johnston County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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