Top Rankings
Johnston Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 677 students in Johnston Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Johnston Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
677 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnston Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 325 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)81%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
22%
% Black
30%
24%
% White
40%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $10,182 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$6 MM
$8 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$8,342
$10,282
Spending / Student
$10,182
$13,934
Best Johnston Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnston Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Scholar Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Gr: K-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnston Charter Academy School District?
Johnston Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 677 students.
What is the rank of Johnston Charter Academy School District?
Johnston Charter Academy School District is ranked #31 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston Charter Academy School District?
40% of Johnston Charter Academy School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnston Charter Academy School District?
Johnston Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Johnston Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,182 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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