About the District

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is a vibrant, fast-growing educational community dedicated to empowering every student to unlock their full potential. Serving over 37,000 students across 50 schools, our district combines innovative academic programs with a deep commitment to personal growth and excellence. From early childhood education through high school graduation, JCPS strives to provide engaging learning environments where education thrives and future leaders are prepared for an ever-changing world.

Behind our success is an extraordinary team of dedicated educators and support staff who work tirelessly to ensure every child receives a high-quality education tailored to their needs. This internal support is strengthened by a passionate, involved community that deeply values education. Through strong partnerships with families, local businesses, and community leaders, JCPS remains steadfast in its mission to inspire, challenge, and prepare the next generation for life, college, and career.

Keeping Up with Our Growth!

It is our commitment to provide state-of-the-art facilities for students, and thanks largely to the community's support for five bond referenda, the most recent having been passed for $61 million in November 2018. These votes have been passed with overwhelming winning margins since school improvement efforts began in 1989. 

Agency

Office Hours

Evander Simpson Building
Main Administrative Office

PO Box 1336
Smithfield, NC 27577

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A.G. Glenn Building
Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability


PO Box 1336

Smithfield, NC 27577

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bus Garage
Transportation Services


PO Box 1336

Smithfield, NC 27577

6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Facility Services Building
Information Services, School Nutrition, and Technology


PO Box 1336

Smithfield, NC 27577

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

West Campus
Federal Programs, Student Services, Public Information, Preschool, CTE 


PO Box 1336
Smithfield, NC 27577

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Accountability

North Carolina’s standards are focused on the most critical knowledge and skills that students need to learn to be successful at the next grade level and life after high school. Corresponding assessments include more open-ended questions and real-world applications of student learning. In practical terms, this means students are expected to master more relevant material, to solve problems that reflect real-world questions, and to express their ideas clearly and with supporting facts.

Although North Carolina public school students have been taking end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments since the early 1990s, the new assessments are more rigorous and are based on standards that no longer focus only on grade-level proficiency but also on career and college readiness measures designed to help students be successful after high school graduation.

View the current District Accountability Results.

For a more detailed explanation, view the NCDPI Accountability Framework.

Additional information may be found on the N.C. Department of Public Instruction's website.

Read to Achieve

As part of the Read to Achieve law (G.S. §115C-83.1) passed by the General Assembly in 2012, third-grade students receive extra attention in North Carolina. Under this state law, third-grade students who are not reading at grade level by the end of third grade will receive extra help, including summer reading camp and other interventions to make sure that they can read well enough to be able to do fourth-grade work.

View the Johnston County Public Schools Read to Achieve Results.

State Report Card

North Carolina’s school report cards are an important resource for parents, educators, state leaders, researchers, and others, providing information about school- and district-level data in a number of areas. These include student performance and academic growth, school and student characteristics, and many other details.

The state report cards are presented two different ways, designed to meet the needs of all users. An interactive, easy-to-navigate section is available here. This citizen-friendly website addresses the need for quick reference on topics that are most important to parents and educators.

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