The highest-performing public middle schools by test proficiency in Johnston County, North Carolina
12 public middle schools in Johnston County, North Carolina appear in this ranking of the highest-performing public middle schools by test proficiency, ranked by composite state-assessment proficiency. The Innovation Academy at South Campus leads the list at 84.8%, against a median of 56.6% across the ranked schools.
The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.
| # | School | City | % Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Innovation Academy at South Campus | Smithfield, NC | 84.8% |
| 2 | Archer Lodge Middle | Wendell, NC | 65.0% |
| 3 | Cleveland Middle | Garner, NC | 61.2% |
| 4 | Four Oaks Middle | Four Oaks, NC | 59.4% |
| 5 | McGee's Crossroads Middle | Benson, NC | 59.2% |
| 6 | Riverwood Middle | Clayton, NC | 57.5% |
| 7 | North Johnston Middle | Micro, NC | 55.7% |
| 8 | Swift Creek Middle | Clayton, NC | 55.3% |
| 9 | Clayton Middle | Clayton, NC | 52.1% |
| 10 | Benson Middle | Benson, NC | 48.4% |
| 11 | Selma Middle School | Selma, NC | 38.0% |
| 12 | Smithfield Middle | Smithfield, NC | 34.2% |
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