How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Johnston County Public Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Smithfield, North Carolina | Cary, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 37,286 | 159,778 |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 197 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Johnston County Public Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,360 | $14,074 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.1% | 16.6% |
| State Revenue | 62.2% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.7% | 28.9% |
Johnston County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Wake County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Johnston County Public Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5% | 38.9% |
| African American | 19.0% | 23.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.3% | 38.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Johnston County Public Schools | Wake County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 65 | 517 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 31 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 426.9:1 | 351.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.2% | 26.5% |
School Types
Johnston County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wake County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.