Serving 598 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: North Johnston Middle serves the northeast part of the school district in Micro, NC, covering an area of approximately 101.4 square miles, with typical driving times of 10-15 minutes and distances up to 11.9 miles from the furthest edge of the zone.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Johnston Middle School's student population of 598 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
North Johnston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Johnston Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
40%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1461 out of 2,617 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Johnston Middle School?
598 students attend North Johnston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of North Johnston Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% 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 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Johnston Middle School offer ?
North Johnston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Johnston Middle School part of?
North Johnston Middle School is part of Johnston County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
1 10/10/2025
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.
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