Enrollment
251
High
DISTRICT 1,274 · STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 370237003116
Johnston Co Early College Academy
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577 · (919) 464-2314 · Johnston County
GRADES 09–13HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL251 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
35.0:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.9:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
248 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 58 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 59 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 53 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 53 | 21% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Co Early College Academy this school | 251 | 98.8% | N/A |
| Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory | 201 | 98.5% | 49.3% |
| Chatham Central High Bear Creek | 320 | 99.1% | 59.5% |
| Richmond Early College High Hamlet | 294 | 99.0% | N/A |
| Cleveland ECHS Shelby | 225 | 98.7% | 84.0% |
| Surry Early College Dobson | 296 | 99.0% | 84.2% |
Matched among North Carolina high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Johnston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 251 | #440 of 598 | #9 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 35.0:1 | #460 of 473 | #9 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.9% | #267 of 474 | #9 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.8% | #220 of 527 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.2% | #85 of 164 | #5 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
251
-20 (-7%) vs 2020
+74% since 2010-11, when it was 144
Student : Teacher
35.0:1
was 30.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 251 | 7.2 | 35.0:1 | 99% (248) |
| 2023-24 | 282 | 10.5 | 26.9:1 | 99% (279) |
| 2022-23 | 281 | 10 | 28.1:1 | 28% (80) |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 9 | 30.1:1 | 23% (63) |
| 2017-18 | 232 | 9.3 | 25.1:1 | 38% (88) |
| 2015-16 | 244 | 9 | 27.1:1 | 34% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 144 | 6 | 24.0:1 | 34% (49) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Johnston Co Early College Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (232 to 251); teachers down 22% (9.3 to 7.2).
About Johnston Co Early College Academy
The public high school Johnston Co Early College Academy is located in Smithfield, North Carolina. Federal data show 251 students enrolled in grades 9 through 13 in 2024-25. High schools in North Carolina average about 761 students, which makes this school 67% below average.
Johnston Co Early College Academy is one of 48 schools in Johnston County Public Schools, which enrolls 37,320 students in total.
At Johnston Co Early College Academy, 57% of students are White. The school is also 29% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 3% multiracial. The diversity index for Johnston Co Early College Academy is 59%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Johnston Co Early College Academy reports a ratio of 35.0 students per teacher, from 7.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in North Carolina is 19.6:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Johnston Co Early College Academy, 99% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
For Johnston County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $83,384, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county has 52 public schools and about 41,004 students.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Johnston County Schools Career Technical, is the closest to Johnston Co Early College Academy. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Johnston Co Early College Academy as Town: Fringe.
From 271 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 251 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 30.1:1 to 35.0:1.
Johnston Co Early College Academy has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Johnston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
234,263
Census ACS
Median income
$83,384
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
41,004 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Johnston County Public Schools
- Corinth Holders HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Clayton HighHigh · 1,929 students
- Cleveland HighHigh · 1,889 students
- West Johnston HighHigh · 1,563 students
- Smithfield-Selma HighHigh · 1,548 students
- South Johnston HighHigh · 1,355 students
Other schools in Smithfield
- Smithfield-Selma HighHigh · 1,548 students
- Neuse Charter SchoolCombined · 925 students
- Smithfield MiddleMiddle · 573 students
- West Smithfield ElementaryElementary · 494 students
- South Smithfield ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- The Innovation Academy at South CampusMiddle · 263 students
Nearby schools
- Johnston County Schools Career Technical0.1 mi · 241
- The Innovation Academy at South Campus0.4 mi · 263
- Choice Plus Academy1.0 mi · 97
- South Smithfield Elementary1.4 mi · 450
- JCPS Virtual Academy1.9 mi · 203
- Smithfield Middle1.9 mi · 573
Frequently asked questions
About Johnston Co Early College AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy enrolls approximately 251 students in grades 09-13.
What age range does Johnston Co Early College Academy serve?
Johnston Co Early College Academy serves students from grade 09 through grade 13.
How many students per teacher at Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Approximately 35.0:1 students per teacher at Johnston Co Early College Academy.
What is the student diversity at Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Student demographics at Johnston Co Early College Academy are roughly 57% White, 29% Hispanic, 9% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy is overseen by Johnston County Public Schools in Johnston County.
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