Best Public Schools in Micro, NC

Summary:

The city of Micro, North Carolina is home to two schools: North Johnston Middle and Micro Elementary. Based on the available data, Micro Elementary appears to be a standout school in the area, consistently outperforming the Johnston County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina in key academic metrics such as EOG/Mathematics, EOG/Reading, and EOG/Science.

Micro Elementary has a higher school-wide SchoolDigger rating of 4 stars out of 5 for the 2022-2023 school year, compared to North Johnston Middle's 3-star rating. Additionally, Micro Elementary spends more per student ($11,862) compared to North Johnston Middle ($8,490), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the Micro, North Carolina area faces socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement.

The fluctuating statewide rankings for both schools suggest that their performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in student demographics or district-level policies. Further analysis of the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Johnston Middle	Public	6-8	435 Oil Company Road	Micro	27555	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 284-3374	600	40	15.0	71.5%	286 (47.7%)	64 (10.7%)	227 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	62.5	272^nd of 793 public middle schools	65.7%		62.4	265^th of 784 public middle schools	66.2%	7				62.4	45.1	56.0				54.1	42.5	55.6		87.0	$8,490	$818	$7,672
Micro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Main St	Micro	27555	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 588-4300	407	33	12.3	74.7%	187 (45.9%)	48 (11.8%)	152 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	57.2	630^th of 1505 public elementary schools	58.1%		79.8	241^st of 1502 public elementary schools	84.0%	389	52.1	58.5	60.8				35.2	63.1	57.0				79.7		$11,862	$1,093	$10,769

Cities Near Micro

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kenly	1.3 mi	2	251^st
Selma	4.01 mi	3	351^st
Pine Level	4.23 mi	1	33^rd
Smithfield	6.83 mi	10	263^rd
Princeton	6.96 mi	2	149^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.