For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,663 students in Johnston County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Johnston County, NC are Johnston Charter Academy and Neuse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Johnston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Johnston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Neuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Johnston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 12
| 50 students
South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
South Campus Community Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Johnston County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Johnston County, NC include Johnston Charter Academy and Neuse Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Johnston County?
2 public charter schools are located in Johnston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston County?
Johnston County public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Johnston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Johnston County include: Johnston Charter Academy vs. Neuse Charter School
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