Choice Plus Academy

Summary:

Choice Plus Academy is a small alternative public school in Smithfield, North Carolina, serving grades K-12 and part of the Johnston County Public Schools district. With just 52 students, Choice Plus Academy has a significantly different racial makeup and academic performance compared to nearby schools.

While the surrounding schools like American Leadership Academy - Johnston and JCPS Virtual Academy have majority white student populations, Choice Plus Academy's student body is 51.92% African American and 25% Hispanic. Academically, Choice Plus Academy students struggle, with only 5% of 6th graders proficient in math compared to over 50% in the district and state. The school also has an extremely high rate of 94.23% students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 50.15% rate at JCPS Virtual Academy.

Despite Choice Plus Academy's very low student-to-teacher ratio, the persistently low test scores across grade levels and subjects suggest the school may require additional resources and targeted interventions to support its unique, disadvantaged student population. The stark racial and socioeconomic disparities between Choice Plus Academy and the surrounding schools indicate this alternative school is serving a community with significant educational challenges that need to be better understood and addressed.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577

(984) 230-0500

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
787^th of 793 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 52

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.9%

Hispanic:

25.0%

White:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Choice Plus Academy ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.33. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Choice Plus Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Choice Plus Academy 787^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Choice Plus Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Johnston County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Choice Plus Academy

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Rank History for all students at Choice Plus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	3.13	770^th	786	2.0%
2023	2.17	768^th	784	2.0%
2024	1.33	787^th	793	0.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Choice Plus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	6.49	673^rd	689	2.3%
2023	4.82	724^th	735	1.5%
2024	2.31	739^th	743	0.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Choice Plus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.47	737^th	738	0.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Choice Plus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.09	721^st	747	3.5%
2024	2.34	744^th	751	0.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Choice Plus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.96	558^th	560	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for White students at Choice Plus Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.67	544^th	553	1.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Choice Plus Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	1	0	2	0	3
2022	4	5	0	2	11
2023	10	27	13	2	52

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 Choice Plus Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	3	8.0	0.3	n/a
2022	11	8.0	1.3	72.7
2023	52	8.0	6.5	94.2

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 Choice Plus Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	3	8.0	0.3	n/a
2022	11	8.0	1.3	72.7
2023	52	8.0	6.5	94.2

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.

Schools Near Choice Plus Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	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	Total
Choice Plus Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	211 East Rose Street	Smithfield	27577	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(984) 230-0500	52	8	6.5	94.2%	10 (19.2%)	27 (51.9%)	13 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)		22.2						5.0	9.5					10.0	14.3	6.5		9.7
JCPS Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1455 Buffalo Rd	Smithfield	27577	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(984) 285-3700	660	23	29.3	50.2%	306 (46.4%)	158 (23.9%)	136 (20.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.5%)								(n/a)	34.2	67.6	27.3	23.9	61.5	21.4	18.8	16.7	25.0	40.7	46.2	57.1	37.5	58.3	35.0	74.1	25.0	92.6
Neuse Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park	Smithfield	27577	Johnston County	Neuse Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 626-2300	904	48	18.9		589 (65.2%)	125 (13.8%)	113 (12.5%)	12 (1.3%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.4%)								(n/a)	75.6	72.5	65.2	75.6	47.8	52.4	58.0	40.7	54.7	39.1	42.0	58.7	62.3	61.7	53.3	63.1	72.5	81.5
American Leadership Academy - Johnston	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	3770 US-70 Bus	Clayton	27520	Johnston County	American Leadership Academy - Johnston	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(984) 302-3630	1,740	0			984 (56.6%)	279 (16.0%)	346 (19.9%)	30 (1.7%)	23 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.3%)								(n/a)	33.6	51.4	29.7	54.7	64.7	54.3	55.0	59.9	46.7	36.7	48.0	58.9	49.4	55.4	58.7	57.1	60.0	72.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Choice Plus Academy

What district is Choice Plus Academy in?

Johnston County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Choice Plus Academy?

Students at Choice Plus Academy are 52% African American, 25% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Choice Plus Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended Choice Plus Academy.

Is Choice Plus Academy a good school?

Choice Plus Academy ranks in the bottom 0.8% of North Carolina alternative schools.

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