Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy is a public vocational, early college high school in Smithfield, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 2016 and is part of the Johnston County School District. It operates at the Johnston Community College campus.
Serving 214 students in grades 9-13, Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Johnston County Schools Career Technical's student population of 214 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
Johnston County Schools Career Technical ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnston County Schools Career Technical is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Johnston County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnston County Schools Career Technical's ranking?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical is ranked #153 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Johnston County Schools Career Technical often compared to?
Johnston County Schools Career Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Career And Technical Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
The graduation rate of Johnston County Schools Career Technical is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
214 students attend Johnston County Schools Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Johnston County Schools Career Technical students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnston County Schools Career Technical offer ?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnston County Schools Career Technical part of?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical is part of Johnston County School District.
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