Where is Johnston County Public Schools located?

The Johnston County Public Schools district is headquartered in Smithfield, NC. It serves Johnston County.

How many students are enrolled in Johnston County Public Schools?

37,289 students attend schools in Johnston County Public Schools.

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Johnston County Public Schools Calendar 2026-27

Smithfield, North Carolina · Johnston County

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Mon, Oct 26

Soccer vs WJHS (Senior Night)

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Mon, Oct 26

Report Cards

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 13

Poinsettia Sale - Band

Mon, Oct 26

5th Grade Science NC Check-In

Mon, Oct 26

Mentor/Mentee Meeting

Check the program notice for meeting times and details.

Mon, Oct 26

NCCI - 8th Science

Full School Calendar 2026-27

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Fri, Oct 23

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ADVISORY PM

Oct 23 - 31

Event

National Red Ribbon Week

Fri, Oct 23

Event

Varsity Football @ Triton

Fri, Oct 23

Event

PREACT (Sophmores)

Fri, Oct 23

Event

VARSITY FOOTBALL vs WESTERN HARNET

Sheet: WEEK 11 1019-1024 Opponent/Note: WESTERN HARNET Original time: 19:00:00 Home: HOME Away: AWAY

Fri, Oct 23

Event

Kindergarten Field Trip: Beech Bluff Park

Fri, Oct 23

Event

Away Varsity Football vs. James Kenan

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Fri, Oct 23

Event

WorkKeys Test Day

Fri, Oct 23

Event

5th Grade Patriotic Program

Provided by the Benson Chapter of the American Legion In gym

Fri, Oct 23

Event

PSAT

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Key Dates — Johnston County Public Schools School Calendar

Scheduled breaks include Fall Break! 🍁 (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027), Holiday Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027).

Fall Break! 🍁: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break: Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Holiday Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
NO SCHOOL: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Holiday - No School: Wed, Nov 11, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026

37,289

Students

Schools

24 elem · 12 mid · 10 high

15.2:1

Student-Teacher

2,457 teachers

Pre-K–13

Grades

Quick Facts

777

Avg. School Size

4,349

Total Staff

Contact

Address: PO Box 1336
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919)934-6031

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE): 2,457
Total Staff: 4,349

Data Source

NCES Common Core of Data

School Year 2023-24

Schools in Johnston County Public Schools (48)

Corinth Holders High

Wendell

High

2,270 studentsGrades 9–1221:1 ratio32.38% FRPL

Clayton High

Clayton

High

1,942 studentsGrades 9–1218.5:1 ratio40.78% FRPL

Cleveland High

Clayton

High

1,896 studentsGrades 9–1219.5:1 ratio36.23% FRPL

West Johnston High

Benson

High

1,593 studentsGrades 9–1219.9:1 ratio99.06% FRPL

Smithfield-Selma High

Smithfield

High

1,551 studentsGrades 9–1214.8:1 ratio99.81% FRPL

South Johnston High

Four Oaks

High

1,332 studentsGrades 9–1217.1:1 ratio99.77% FRPL

Archer Lodge Middle

Wendell

Middle

1,223 studentsGrades 6–819.4:1 ratio99.75% FRPL

Four Oaks Elementary

Four Oaks

Primary

1,046 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.1:1 ratio99.71% FRPL

Princeton High

Princeton

High

1,021 studentsGrades 6–1216:1 ratio99.71% FRPL

Polenta Elementary

Garner

Primary

993 studentsGrades Pre-K–515:1 ratio99.7% FRPL

West View Elementary

Garner

Primary

969 studentsGrades Pre-K–516.4:1 ratio99.69% FRPL

McGee's Crossroads Elem

Angier

Primary

949 studentsGrades Pre-K–516.6:1 ratio99.68% FRPL

River Dell Elementary

Clayton

Primary

942 studentsGrades Pre-K–515:1 ratio99.68% FRPL

Cleveland Middle

Garner

Middle

923 studentsGrades 6–818.5:1 ratio99.67% FRPL

Riverwood Middle

Clayton

Middle

914 studentsGrades 6–819.4:1 ratio99.67% FRPL

Cleveland Elementary

Clayton

Primary

816 studentsGrades Pre-K–516.7:1 ratio32.11% FRPL

Thanksgiving Elementary

Selma

Primary

813 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.6:1 ratio99.63% FRPL

North Johnston High

Kenly

High

798 studentsGrades 9–1215.1:1 ratio99.62% FRPL

Princeton Elementary

Princeton

Primary

787 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.8:1 ratio99.62% FRPL

Selma Elementary

Selma

Primary

766 studentsGrades Pre-K–511.1:1 ratio99.61% FRPL

Riverwood Elementary

Clayton

Primary

739 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.5:1 ratio99.59% FRPL

McGee's Crossroads Middle

Benson

Middle

736 studentsGrades 6–818:1 ratio99.59% FRPL

West Clayton Elementary

Clayton

Primary

718 studentsGrades Pre-K–512.8:1 ratio99.58% FRPL

Swift Creek Middle

Clayton

Middle

698 studentsGrades 6–815.9:1 ratio99.57% FRPL

Meadow School

Benson

Primary

661 studentsGrades Pre-K–814.1:1 ratio99.55% FRPL

Dixon Road Elementary

Willow Spring

Primary

638 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.5:1 ratio99.53% FRPL

Powhatan Elementary

Clayton

Primary

614 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.4:1 ratio38.27% FRPL

Benson Elementary

Benson

Primary

603 studentsGrades Pre-K–412.6:1 ratio99.5% FRPL

North Johnston Middle

Micro

Middle

595 studentsGrades 6–814.9:1 ratio99.5% FRPL

Clayton Middle

Clayton

Middle

582 studentsGrades 6–814.9:1 ratio99.48% FRPL

Corinth-Holders Elementary

Zebulon

Primary

580 studentsGrades Pre-K–513.8:1 ratio99.48% FRPL

Wilson's Mills Elementary

Wilson's Mills

Primary

540 studentsGrades Pre-K–513.8:1 ratio99.44% FRPL

Smithfield Middle

Smithfield

Middle

530 studentsGrades 6–812.3:1 ratio99.43% FRPL

East Clayton Elementary

Clayton

Primary

513 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.3:1 ratio99.42% FRPL

Benson Middle

Benson

Middle

493 studentsGrades 5–815.4:1 ratio99.39% FRPL

Four Oaks Middle

Four Oaks

Middle

486 studentsGrades 6–815.2:1 ratio99.38% FRPL

South Smithfield Elementary

Smithfield

Primary

463 studentsGrades Pre-K–511:1 ratio99.35% FRPL

West Smithfield Elementary

Smithfield

Primary

446 studentsGrades Pre-K–510.6:1 ratio99.33% FRPL

Cooper Academy

Clayton

Primary

441 studentsGrades Pre-K–510.3:1 ratio99.32% FRPL

Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Kenly

Primary

436 studentsGrades Pre-K–513.2:1 ratio99.31% FRPL

Micro Elementary

Micro

Primary

418 studentsGrades Pre-K–511.9:1 ratio99.28% FRPL

Pine Level Elementary

Pine Level

Primary

337 studentsGrades Pre-K–510.5:1 ratio99.11% FRPL

Selma Middle School

Selma

Middle

335 studentsGrades 6–89.3:1 ratio99.1% FRPL

JCPS Virtual Academy

Smithfield

Other

333 studentsGrades K–1215.9:1 ratio97.6% FRPL

Johnston Co Early College Academy

Smithfield

High

282 studentsGrades 9–1328.2:1 ratio98.94% FRPL

The Innovation Academy at South Campus

Smithfield

Middle

262 studentsGrades 6–815.4:1 ratio98.85% FRPL

Johnston County Schools Career Technical

Smithfield

High

196 studentsGrades 9–1319.6:1 ratio98.47% FRPL

Choice Plus Academy

Smithfield

Other

70 studentsGrades K–125:1 ratio95.71% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston County Public Schools

Johnston County Public Schools includes 48 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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