School District · North Carolina
Johnston County Schools
📍 Clayton, NC · Johnston County · NCES LEAID 3702370
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 1336, Smithfield, NC 27577
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Enrollment
37,286 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3702370
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Johnston County Schools11 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Johnston County Schools?▼
Johnston County Schools serves 11 zip codes: 27504, 27520, 27524, 27527, 27542, 27555, 27568, 27569, 27576, 27577, 27593. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Johnston County Schools rated?▼
Johnston County Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 77th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Johnston County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 37,286 students across 48 schools for Johnston County Schools.
What grades does Johnston County Schools serve?▼
Johnston County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Johnston County Schools?▼
You can reach Johnston County Schools by phone at (919)934-6031 or by mail at PO Box 1336, Smithfield, NC 27577. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Johnston County Schools
Johnston County Schools is a public school district serving 11 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Johnston County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 77th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (919)934-6031 before making a housing decision.