Johnston County Schools Career Technical

245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 159 students in grades 9-13, Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Johnston County Schools Career Technical's student population of 159 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnston County Schools Career Technical is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#48 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥90%
42%
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≥80%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnston County Schools Career Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
41%
20%
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Black
11%
25%
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White
47%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Johnston County Schools Career Technical and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Johnston County Schools Career Technical and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Johnston County Schools Career Technical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnston County Schools Career Technical's ranking?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical is ranked #48 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Johnston County Schools Career Technical often compared to?
Johnston County Schools Career Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Career And Technical Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
The graduation rate of Johnston County Schools Career Technical is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
159 students attend Johnston County Schools Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Johnston County Schools Career Technical students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnston County Schools Career Technical offer ?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Johnston County Schools Career Technical part of?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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