A+
Excellent
94/100

Johnston Co Early College Academy

📚 09 – 13 🏫 High School
📍 245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 95% · Math 85% proficient · 92nd percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in North Carolina for achievement

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
282
Students
enrolled
26.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%92/100reading 97th percentile, math 88th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%55/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +51 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency95% (+49 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency85% (+42 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White90%90%reading +22 pts, math +26 pts91st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 245 College Rd
City Smithfield
ZIP Code 27577
District 3702370
NCES School ID 370237003116
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27577

Understanding the community around Johnston Co Early College Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,281
Per Capita Income $28,126
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 82.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $218,600
Median Rent $791
Owner-Occupied 67.3%
Renter-Occupied 32.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Johnston Co Early College Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.0%
Hispanic/Latino 30.5%
Black 8.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Races 2.5%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 282
Teachers (FTE) 10.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy has 282 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.9:1.
What grades does Johnston Co Early College Academy serve?
Johnston Co Early College Academy serves grades 09 – 13 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Johnston Co Early College Academy receive per student?
Johnston Co Early College Academy receives $11,360 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Johnston Co Early College Academy in 27577 ▼
Avg Home Value
$293,166
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,787
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
32.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026