Best middle schools in Johnston County Public Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 12 schools in Johnston County Public Schools, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
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- 142The Innovation Academy at South CampusSmithfield · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 263 students
- 239Riverwood MiddleClayton · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 902 students
- 336Cleveland MiddleGarner · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 936 students
- 433Swift Creek MiddleClayton · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 691 students
- 529McGee's Crossroads MiddleBenson · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 757 students
- 626Four Oaks MiddleFour Oaks · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 725Archer Lodge MiddleWendell · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 1,204 students
- 823Smithfield MiddleSmithfield · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 920Clayton MiddleClayton · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 609 students
- 1017Benson MiddleBenson · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 1117Selma Middle SchoolSelma · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 339 students
- 1216North Johnston MiddleMicro · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 598 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Innovation Academy at South Campus Smithfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 2 | Riverwood Middle Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 902 |
| 3 | Cleveland Middle Garner · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 936 |
| 4 | Swift Creek Middle Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 691 |
| 5 | McGee's Crossroads Middle Benson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 757 |
| 6 | Four Oaks Middle Four Oaks · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 7 | Archer Lodge Middle Wendell · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,204 |
| 8 | Smithfield Middle Smithfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 9 | Clayton Middle Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 10 | Benson Middle Benson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 11 | Selma Middle School Selma · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 339 |
| 12 | North Johnston Middle Micro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 598 |
The Innovation Academy at South Campus in Smithfield leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Johnston County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 41.5. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Johnston County Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Johnston County Public Schools?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus in Smithfield, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Johnston County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 41.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 263).
How are middle schools in Johnston County Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.