Very Good
#785 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Johnston Charter Academy
Elementary School · Johnston Charter Academy · Clayton, NC
A charter elementary school in Clayton, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
40 Scholar Drive, Clayton, NC 27520
- Math 58% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnston Charter Academy score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnston Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,545
Median home value
$282,200
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids R KidsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Southside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| West Clayton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Cooper AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnston Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Johnston Charter Academy is listed in Johnston Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnston Charter Academy
Johnston Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Clayton, NC, part of Johnston Charter Academy, serving approximately 751 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnston Charter Academy
What grades does Johnston Charter Academy serve?
Johnston Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Johnston Charter Academy?
Johnston Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Charter Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnston Charter Academy rank in NC?
Johnston Charter Academy ranks #785 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Johnston Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnston Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Johnston Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston Charter Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Johnston Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Johnston Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Johnston Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Johnston Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston Charter Academy?
48.9% of students at Johnston Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Johnston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (919) 879-8190
- Area population (ZIP 27520)
- 48,662
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27520; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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