North Johnston Middle School

435 Oil Company Road
Micro, NC 27555
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, North Johnston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Johnston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Johnston Middle School's student population of 626 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
626 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

North Johnston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Johnston Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1868 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
42%
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36%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
35%
20%
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Black
12%
25%
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White
51%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Johnston Middle School's ranking?
North Johnston Middle School is ranked #1868 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend North Johnston Middle School?
626 students attend North Johnston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Johnston Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Johnston Middle School?
North Johnston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Johnston Middle School offer ?
North Johnston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Johnston Middle School part of?
North Johnston Middle School is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   3/26/2020
This school is one of the most unpleasant environments for children. Every week there are fighting with no proactive approaches taken. Efforts seem to be spent on nit-picking irrelevant issues with students when focus should be on bigger issues.
- Posted by Parent - Unhappy
5   4/4/2007
I the the Quality of the academic programs are good for the the students . and the misic class class is also a good class so the students have something to learn about music and the art and sport class is good to because the art class they can learn diffentine thing about art. and the sport class class is good to they can go out side and be in the sun and make the school proud of there sports class.the award thing they can be proud of tthem self anf know that they are doing good at something they like to do.i think the parent should be in involvement in the school because they need to know how there kids are doing in school and know what they are doing in there class.
- Posted by Parent - barba

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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