American Leadership Academy - Johnston

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Clayton, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 2/100 ranks American Leadership Academy - Johnston #296 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,684 per pupil, American Leadership Academy - Johnston ranks #300 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,740
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,684
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Leadership Academy - Johnston operates 1 public schools serving 1,740 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Johnston County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,684 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 33 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 2/100, ranked #296 of 297 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 51.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is American Leadership Academy - Johnston, enrolling 2,082 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

American Leadership Academy - Johnston accounts for 100.0% of all American Leadership Academy - Johnston student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Leadership Academy - Johnston a distant remainder — means American Leadership Academy - Johnston-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Funding Equity

2
Equity Score
296 / 297
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American Leadership Academy - Johnston.

White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 16.5%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 8.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in American Leadership Academy - Johnston

School Enrollment
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Charter
2,082

How American Leadership Academy - Johnston Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mount Airy City Schools Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Mitchell County Schools Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Mountain Island Charter Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Warren County Schools Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Perquimans County Schools Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to American Leadership Academy - Johnston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Leadership Academy - Johnston?

American Leadership Academy - Johnston has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,740 students.

How much does American Leadership Academy - Johnston spend per student?

American Leadership Academy - Johnston spends $8,684 per student. The district has an equity score of 2/100, ranking #296 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of American Leadership Academy - Johnston?

American Leadership Academy - Johnston students are 51.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% African American, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Leadership Academy - Johnston?

American Leadership Academy - Johnston has an equity score of 2/100, ranking #296 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.