Johnston Co Early College Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 · Johnston County Public Schools
#136 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#6235 of 16,910 nationally
About Johnston Co Early College Academy
Johnston Co Early College Academy is a public high located in Smithfield, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–13. In 2025 it enrolled 251 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 136th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 251.
There are 7 schools in Smithfield; Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)95%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)35.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Johnston Co Early College Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 35.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Johnston Co Early College Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students · 666 m away
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 2.2 km away
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students · 3.1 km away
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students · 3.3 km away
Neuse Charter School
Smithfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
925 students · 3.6 km away
Selma Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students · 6.4 km away
West Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 6.6 km away
Selma Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students · 7.6 km away
Pine Level Elementary
Pine Level · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 7.8 km away
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Clayton · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,082 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Cross Creek Early College
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
253 students
Rosman High
Rosman · Public high · Grades 9–12
254 students
ABSS Early College at ACC
Graham · Public high · Grades 9–13
247 students
GTCC Middle College High
Jamestown · Public high · Grades 9–13
255 students
Agriculture and Science Early College
Olin · Public high · Grades 9–13
255 students
Academy at Smith
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnston Co Early College Academy a good school?
Johnston Co Early College Academy has a Success Index (US) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #136 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Johnston Co Early College Academy rank in North Carolina?
Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks #136 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #6235 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy had 251 students in 2025.
Is Johnston Co Early College Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Johnston Co Early College Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 9–13. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Johnston Co Early College Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Johnston Co Early College Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.