Johnston County School District

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Johnston County Schools
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Location
United States
District information
Type Public
MottoFostering a Flame for Learning
GradesPre K-12
Established1969
SuperintendentDr. Eric C. Bracy
Students and staff
Students36,879 [1]
Staff5,000+ [1]
Other information
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]

Contents

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.

Notes

  1. Name changed from Cooper Elementary in 2017

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References

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  2. "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for Johnston County Public Schools".
  3. "Dr. Eric Bracy named new Johnston County Public Schools superintendent". May 28, 2020.
  4. "North Carolina school board bans critical race theory from its classrooms". TheGuardian.com . October 5, 2021.
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