The fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment in Johnston County, North Carolina
Across Johnston County, North Carolina, 14 public elementary schools are ranked here, ranked by the steepest enrollment decline between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. Cooper Academy leads the list at -35.6%, against a median of -10.3% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper Academy | Clayton, NC | 447 | -35.6% |
| 2 | Glendale-Kenly Elementary | Kenly, NC | 433 | -20.0% |
| 3 | West Clayton Elementary | Clayton, NC | 742 | -19.3% |
| 4 | South Smithfield Elementary | Smithfield, NC | 450 | -19.1% |
| 5 | Riverwood Elementary | Clayton, NC | 728 | -18.5% |
| 6 | East Clayton Elementary | Clayton, NC | 524 | -13.8% |
| 7 | Pine Level Elementary | Pine Level, NC | 341 | -13.0% |
| 8 | River Dell Elementary | Clayton, NC | 981 | -7.5% |
| 9 | Wilson's Mills Elementary | Wilson's Mills, NC | 496 | -7.3% |
| 10 | Polenta Elementary | Garner, NC | 1,010 | -6.4% |
| 11 | West View Elementary | Garner, NC | 969 | -6.1% |
| 12 | Four Oaks Elementary | Four Oaks, NC | 1,051 | -3.6% |
| 13 | Corinth-Holders Elementary | Zebulon, NC | 585 | -3.0% |
| 14 | Powhatan Elementary | Clayton, NC | 656 | -0.9% |
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