Excellent
#321 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
High School · Johnston County Public Schools · Smithfield, NC
A high school in Smithfield, NC where students score 52 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2350, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Math 99% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 99% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Johnston County Schools Career Technical score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2019, reaching 99% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnston County Schools Career Technical sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithfield), 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
$56,237
Median home value
$230,200
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Johnston County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #5 of 48
- District spending per student
- $11,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnston County Schools Career Technical is listed in Johnston County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnston County Schools Career Technical
Johnston County Schools Career Technical is a public high school in Smithfield, NC, part of Johnston County Public Schools, serving approximately 196 students in grades 9th-UG with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnston County Schools Career Technical
What grades does Johnston County Schools Career Technical serve?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston County Schools Career Technical is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnston County Schools Career Technical rank in NC?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks #321 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Johnston County Schools Career Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 County Schools Career Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston County Schools Career Technical has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Johnston County Schools Career Technical a charter school?
No, Johnston County Schools Career Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnston County Schools Career Technical a Title I school?
No, Johnston County Schools Career Technical is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
98.5% of students at Johnston County Schools Career Technical 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
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Johnston County
- Phone
- (919) 464-2303
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27577)
- 26,946
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 27577; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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