Four Oaks Middle vs Johnston Co Early College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Oaks Middle
Four Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–13
251 students
| Measure | Four Oaks Middle Four Oaks, North Carolina | Johnston Co Early College Academy Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 469 | #136 of 528 |
| National rank | #12711 of 15,369 | #6235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 477 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 35.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 74.5% |
| city | Four Oaks | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 25.8).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 36%).
- •Four Oaks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Four Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 35.9).
- •Four Oaks Middle is the larger school with 477 students compared with 251.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Four Oaks Middle better than Johnston Co Early College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 25.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Four Oaks Middle and Johnston Co Early College Academy?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Four Oaks and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Four Oaks Middle: 477. Johnston Co Early College Academy: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Four Oaks Middle and Johnston Co Early College Academy rank in North Carolina?
Four Oaks Middle is 304th of 469 and Johnston Co Early College Academy is 136th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).