Johnston County School District Explained
| Johnston County Schools |
| Motto: | Fostering a Flame for Learning |
| Established: | 1969 |
| Grades: | Pre K-12 |
| Superintendent: | Dr. Eric C. Bracy |
| Staff: | 5,000+[1] |
| Students: | 36,879 |
| Country: | United States |
| Website: | johnston.k12.nc.us |
The Johnston County School District serves Johnston County, North Carolina. Currently, Johnston County has 48 schools, which serve over 36,879 students, and experiences a 4% increase in enrollment yearly.[2] The district is centered in the county seat, Smithfield. Dr. Eric C. Bracy was appointed as superintendent on July 1, 2020.[3]
History
In 2021, the county school board banned the teaching of critical race theory.[4]
Demographics
As of 2024, there are 36,879 students enrolled in Johnston County Schools. 47.07% of students are White, 29.92% are Hispanic, 18.33% are African American, 5.53% are Multiracial, 0.89% are Asian, 0.23% are Native American, and 0.03% are Pacific Islander.[5]
Elementary schools
- Benson Elementary School, Benson
- Cleveland Elementary School, Cleveland
- Cooper Academy, Clayton
- Corinth-Holders Elementary School, Archer Lodge
- Dixon Road Elementary School, Willow Spring
- East Clayton Elementary School, Clayton
- Four Oaks Elementary School, Four Oaks
- Glendale-Kenly Elementary School, Kenly
- McGee's Crossroads Elementary School, McGee's Crossroads
- Meadow School (K-8), Benson
- Micro Elementary School, Micro
- Pine Level Elementary School, Pine Level
- Polenta Elementary School, Cleveland
- Powhatan Elementary School, Clayton
- Princeton Elementary School, Princeton
- River Dell Elementary School, Archer Lodge
- Riverwood Elementary School, Clayton
- Selma Elementary School, Selma
- South Smithfield Elementary School, Smithfield
- Thanksgiving Elementary School, Selma
- West Clayton Elementary School, Clayton
- West Smithfield Elementary School, Smithfield
- West View Elementary School, Cleveland
- Wilson's Mills Elementary School, Wilson's Mills
Middle schools
- Archer Lodge Middle School, Archer Lodge
- Benson Middle School, Benson
- Clayton Middle School, Clayton
- Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland
- Four Oaks Middle School, Four Oaks
- McGee's Crossroads Middle School, McGee's Crossroads
- Meadow School (K-8), Benson
- North Johnston Middle School, Micro
- Princeton Middle/High School (6-12), Princeton
- Riverwood Middle School, Clayton
- Selma Middle School, Selma
- Smithfield Middle School, Smithfield
- Swift Creek Middle School, Clayton
High schools
Speciality schools
Johnston County also has two special high schools on the campus of Johnston Community College and one on the campus of Clayton High School. There is also an alternative school, Choice Plus Academy, located in Smithfield. JCPS also offers a virtual program, JCPS Virtual Academy.
Fine Arts
Johnston County has a number of successful fine arts programs, especially in the marching arts. The county boasts a total of 17 Winter Guard International medals, 7 of them gold.[6] [7] Currently, the county has 3 Scholastic World class ensembles, the highest level a high school can compete in. Cleveland High School competes in Color Guard Scholastic World and Winds Scholastic World. Corinth Holders High School competes in Percussion Scholastic Concert World.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: About the District . Johnston County Public Schools . 21 January 2024.
- Web site: Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Johnston County Public Schools .
- Web site: Dr. Eric Bracy named new Johnston County Public Schools superintendent . May 28, 2020 .
- Web site: North Carolina school board bans critical race theory from its classrooms. . October 5, 2021.
- Web site: State_Race_interactive_starting2011 .
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