| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston County Schools | Benson | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 37,286 | 48 | — | 11 |
How Johnston County compares
It enrolls 37,286 students across 48 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Johnston County, North Carolina
Johnston County has 1 public school district covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Johnston County is Johnston County Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Johnston County, NC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Johnston County, NC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Johnston County, NC?
Of the districts serving Johnston County, Johnston County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.