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 172 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Johnston County Schools Career Technical's student population of 172 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 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 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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)
≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
21%
Black
12%
25%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
172 students attend Johnston County Schools Career Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Johnston County Schools Career Technical students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston County Schools Career Technical?
Johnston County Schools Career Technical has a student ration of 16:1, 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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