Johnston County Early College Academy

Summary:

Johnston County Early College Academy is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in Smithfield, North Carolina, with a student population of 281. This school consistently outshines its peers, ranking among the top high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnston County Early College Academy's academic prowess is undeniable, with proficiency rates on end-of-course exams that far exceed the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school achieved proficiency rates of 98.3% in Biology, 98.2% in English II, 100% in Math I, and 97.7% in Math III. This exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for female, male, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's focus on early college programming, which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes.

When compared to other high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools district, Johnston County Early College Academy stands out as a true standout. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were over 30 percentage points higher than the district and state averages in Biology, English II, and Math I. This consistent high performance, coupled with the school's diverse student population and specialized programming, make Johnston County Early College Academy a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 245 College Rd
       Smithfield, NC  27577


(919) 464-2314

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,903 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  28.1 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
Hispanic:
30.2%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Johnston County Early College Academy ranks better than 98.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), Hispanic (30.2%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnston County Early College Academy is 28.1, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnston County Early College Academy is $6,903, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnston County Early College Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Early College Academy 11th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Johnston County Early College Academy in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 90th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnston County Early College Academy

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Rank History for all students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.58 43rd 594 92.8%
2022 95.77 19th 621 96.9%
2023 95.54 18th 626 97.1%
2024 95.93 11th 640 98.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.88 15th 544 97.2%
2023 96.88 29th 597 95.1%
2024 97.14 30th 613 95.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.37 14th 594 97.6%
2023 95.02 14th 588 97.6%
2024 94.82 19th 602 96.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.27 41st 398 89.7%
2023 81.39 17th 403 95.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.85 31st 585 94.7%
2023 94.64 44th 602 92.7%
2024 95.93 23rd 607 96.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.38 20th 436 95.4%
2023 98.22 16th 449 96.4%
2024 98.03 15th 454 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Johnston County Early College Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.03 24th 534 95.5%
2023 91.87 40th 537 92.6%
2024 95.10 3rd 553 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Johnston County Early College Academy Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a student
Monday, July 21, 2014

Open Quote I attend this school and I love it! The teachers are very dedicated and aren't afraid to give their students a challenge. It's an amazing opportunity and I feel blessed to attend it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnston County Early College Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 64 17 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2011 98 17 1 17 1 4 6 0 144
2012 124 22 1 26 1 4 10 0 188
2013 127 24 1 35 0 2 12 0 201
2014 121 30 1 47 1 0 9 0 209
2015 136 33 1 61 1 0 12 0 244
2016 123 30 2 78 2 0 9 0 244
2017 114 28 3 85 2 0 8 0 240
2018 95 30 4 92 3 0 8 0 232
2019 101 27 5 94 2 0 10 0 239
2020 96 29 4 92 2 0 8 0 231
2021 138 30 6 89 2 0 6 0 271
2022 143 25 6 94 3 0 7 0 278
2023 155 25 7 85 3 0 6 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnston County Early College Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 100 4.2 23.5 32
2011 144 6.2 23.0 34
2012 188 6.8 27.4 31.9
2013 201 8.7 22.9 36.3
2014 209 9.4 22.1 40.7
2015 244 9.0 27.1 45.5
2016 244 9.0 27.1 34
2017 240 9.5 25.2 40.4
2018 232 9.2 25.0 37.9
2019 239 9.5 25.1 36
2020 231 9.4 24.4 32
2021 271 9.5 28.5 23.2
2022 278 9.5 29.2 21.9
2023 281 10.0 28.1 28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnston County Early College Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 100 4.2 23.5 32
2011 144 6.2 23.0 34
2012 188 6.8 27.4 31.9
2013 201 8.7 22.9 36.3
2014 209 9.4 22.1 40.7
2015 244 9.0 27.1 45.5
2016 244 9.0 27.1 34
2017 240 9.5 25.2 40.4
2018 232 9.2 25.0 37.9
2019 239 9.5 25.1 36
2020 231 9.4 24.4 32
2021 271 9.5 28.5 23.2
2022 278 9.5 29.2 21.9
2023 281 10.0 28.1 28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnston County Early College Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (2.0%) $6,766 (98.0%) $6,903

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnston County Early College Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Johnston County Early College Academy)10097.6
 2.4%
   End of Course Biology (Johnston County Public Schools)51.253.2
 2%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course Math I (Johnston County Early College Academy)68.491.7
 23.3%
   End of Course Math I (Johnston County Public Schools)30.935.6
 4.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Johnston County Early College Academy)80.893.6
 12.8%
   End of Course Math III (Johnston County Public Schools)4051.2
 11.2%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students239281
 17.6%
African American2725
 7.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic9485
 9.6%
Pacific Islander00
White101155
 53.5%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%28.5%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston County Early College Academy

Yes! Johnston County Early College Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Johnston County Early College Academy.

Students at Johnston County Early College Academy are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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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.

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