- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithfield, NC
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Johnston Co Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237003116
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston Co Early College Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston Co Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Johnston Co Early College Academy held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370237003116 · Smithfield, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 25.1:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Johnston Co Early College Academy held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Johnston Co Early College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 251
Johnston Co Early College Academy
251 students
What this shows Johnston Co Early College Academy reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston Co Early College Academy compares
Johnston Co Early College Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Johnston Co Early College Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston Co Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston Co Early College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Smithfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston Co Early College Academy
How many students attend Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy has 251 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Co Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Co Early College Academy is 25.1:1, which is 59% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnston Co Early College Academy?
24.2% of students at Johnston Co Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston Co Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Johnston Co Early College Academy is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston Co Early College Academy?
Johnston Co Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnston Co Early College Academy rank among high schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Smithfield, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Johnston Co Early College Academy, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.