Johnston County School District Explained

Johnston County Schools
Motto:Fostering a Flame for Learning
Established:1969
Grades:Pre K-12
Superintendent:Dr. Eric C. Bracy
Staff:5,000+[1]
Students:36,879
Country:United States
Website:johnston.k12.nc.us

The Johnston County School District serves Johnston County, North Carolina. Currently, Johnston County has 48 schools, which serve over 36,879 students, and experiences a 4% increase in enrollment yearly.[2] The district is centered in the county seat, Smithfield. Dr. Eric C. Bracy was appointed as superintendent on July 1, 2020.[3]

History

In 2021, the county school board banned the teaching of critical race theory.[4]

Demographics

As of 2024, there are 36,879 students enrolled in Johnston County Schools. 47.07% of students are White, 29.92% are Hispanic, 18.33% are African American, 5.53% are Multiracial, 0.89% are Asian, 0.23% are Native American, and 0.03% are Pacific Islander.[5]

Elementary schools

Middle schools

High schools

Speciality schools

Johnston County also has two special high schools on the campus of Johnston Community College and one on the campus of Clayton High School. There is also an alternative school, Choice Plus Academy, located in Smithfield. JCPS also offers a virtual program, JCPS Virtual Academy.

Fine Arts

Johnston County has a number of successful fine arts programs, especially in the marching arts. The county boasts a total of 17 Winter Guard International medals, 7 of them gold.[6] [7] Currently, the county has 3 Scholastic World class ensembles, the highest level a high school can compete in. Cleveland High School competes in Color Guard Scholastic World and Winds Scholastic World. Corinth Holders High School competes in Percussion Scholastic Concert World.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About the District . Johnston County Public Schools . 21 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Johnston County Public Schools .
  3. Web site: Dr. Eric Bracy named new Johnston County Public Schools superintendent . May 28, 2020 .
  4. Web site: North Carolina school board bans critical race theory from its classrooms. . October 5, 2021.
  5. Web site: State_Race_interactive_starting2011 .
  6. https://wgi.org/aseasonoffirsts/
  7. Web site: AIA Finalists @ WGI | .