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Johnston County

Johnston County, often called JoCo by locals, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and convenient access to the Triangle’s major cities. Just southeast of Raleigh, this fast-growing area is known for its welcoming communities, scenic farmland, and family-friendly atmosphere.

The county boasts a diverse mix of lifestyles—from historic downtowns in towns like Smithfield, Selma, and Clayton to newer suburban neighborhoods and spacious country living. Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and an easy commute to Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, and beyond.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Neuse River, greenways, and local parks, while those who love culture and history will appreciate the Ava Gardner Museum, thriving arts scene, and annual festivals. With a growing economy, expanding healthcare facilities, and plenty of shopping and dining, Johnston County is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the region.

Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat, a family-friendly neighborhood, or a community with room to grow, Johnston County has something for everyone.

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Choice Plus Academy 984-230-0500 public KG-12
Cleveland High School 919-934-2455 public 9-12
West Clayton Elementary School 919-553-7113 public KG-5
Cooper Academy 919-553-0256 public KG-5
Clayton Middle School 919-553-5811 public 6-8
Cleveland Elementary School 919-550-2700 public PK-5
Cleveland Middle School 919-553-7500 public 6-8
Johnston County Early College Academy 919-464-2314 public 9-12
Johnston County Schools Career Technical 919-464-2303 public 9-12
Smithfield-Selma High School 919-934-5191 public 9-12
North Johnston High School 919-284-2031 public 9-12
Jcps Virtual Academy 984-285-3700 public KG-12
West Johnston High School 919-934-7333 public 9-12
Clayton High School 919-553-4064 public 9-12
South Johnston High School 919-894-3146 public 9-12
Princeton Middle/High School 919-936-5011 public 6-12
McGee's Crossroads Middle School 919-894-6003 public 6-8
Riverwood Middle School 919-359-2769 public 6-8
Archer Lodge Middle School 919-553-0714 public 6-8
Benson Middle School 919-894-3889 public 5-8
Princeton Elementary School 919-936-0755 public PK-5
River Dell Elementary School 919-553-1977 public PK-5
Thanksgiving Elementary School 984-400-7300 public PK-5
Polenta Elementary School 919-989-6039 public PK-5
Smithfield Middle School 919-934-4696 public 6-8
The Innovation Academy at South Campus 919-934-6481 public 6-8
South Smithfield Elementary School 919-934-8979 public PK-5
Neuse Charter School 919-626-2300 public KG-12
West Smithfield Elementary School 919-989-6418 public KG-5
American Leadership Academy - Johnston 984-302-3630 public KG-12
Selma Elementary School 919-965-3361 public PK-5
Wilson's Mills Elementary School 919-934-2978 public KG-5
Selma Middle School 919-965-2555 public 6-8
Four Oaks Middle School 919-963-4022 public 6-8
Pine Level Elementary School 919-965-3323 public KG-5
Four Oaks Elementary School 919-963-2165 public KG-5
Powhatan Elementary School 919-553-3259 public PK-5
Swift Creek Middle School 919-262-0750 public 6-8
North Johnston Middle School 919-284-3374 public 6-8
Micro Elementary School 919-588-4300 public KG-5
East Clayton Elementary School 919-550-5311 public PK-5
Corinth Holders High School 919-365-4306 public 9-12
Star Christian Academy 252-395-2771 private KG-12 Website
Southside Christian School 919-585-6742 private PK-12 Website
Academy of Hope 919-550-8181 private 7-11 Website
Cleveland Elementary School 919-550-2700 public PK-5
Princeton Elementary School 919-936-0755 public PK-5
River Dell Elementary School 919-553-1977 public PK-5
Thanksgiving Elementary School 984-400-7300 public PK-5
Polenta Elementary School 919-989-6039 public PK-5
South Smithfield Elementary School 919-934-8979 public PK-5
Selma Elementary School 919-965-3361 public PK-5
Powhatan Elementary School 919-553-3259 public PK-5
East Clayton Elementary School 919-550-5311 public PK-5
Southside Christian School 919-585-6742 private PK-12 Website
Choice Plus Academy 984-230-0500 public KG-12
West Clayton Elementary School 919-553-7113 public KG-5
Cooper Academy 919-553-0256 public KG-5
Cleveland Elementary School 919-550-2700 public PK-5
Jcps Virtual Academy 984-285-3700 public KG-12
Princeton Elementary School 919-936-0755 public PK-5
River Dell Elementary School 919-553-1977 public PK-5
Thanksgiving Elementary School 984-400-7300 public PK-5
Polenta Elementary School 919-989-6039 public PK-5
South Smithfield Elementary School 919-934-8979 public PK-5
Neuse Charter School 919-626-2300 public KG-12
West Smithfield Elementary School 919-989-6418 public KG-5
American Leadership Academy - Johnston 984-302-3630 public KG-12
Selma Elementary School 919-965-3361 public PK-5
Wilson's Mills Elementary School 919-934-2978 public KG-5
Pine Level Elementary School 919-965-3323 public KG-5
Four Oaks Elementary School 919-963-2165 public KG-5
Powhatan Elementary School 919-553-3259 public PK-5
Micro Elementary School 919-588-4300 public KG-5
East Clayton Elementary School 919-550-5311 public PK-5
Star Christian Academy 252-395-2771 private KG-12 Website
Southside Christian School 919-585-6742 private PK-12 Website
Choice Plus Academy 984-230-0500 public KG-12
Clayton Middle School 919-553-5811 public 6-8
Cleveland Middle School 919-553-7500 public 6-8
Jcps Virtual Academy 984-285-3700 public KG-12
Princeton Middle/High School 919-936-5011 public 6-12
McGee's Crossroads Middle School 919-894-6003 public 6-8
Riverwood Middle School 919-359-2769 public 6-8
Archer Lodge Middle School 919-553-0714 public 6-8
Benson Middle School 919-894-3889 public 5-8
Smithfield Middle School 919-934-4696 public 6-8
The Innovation Academy at South Campus 919-934-6481 public 6-8
Neuse Charter School 919-626-2300 public KG-12
American Leadership Academy - Johnston 984-302-3630 public KG-12
Selma Middle School 919-965-2555 public 6-8
Four Oaks Middle School 919-963-4022 public 6-8
Swift Creek Middle School 919-262-0750 public 6-8
North Johnston Middle School 919-284-3374 public 6-8
Star Christian Academy 252-395-2771 private KG-12 Website
Southside Christian School 919-585-6742 private PK-12 Website
Academy of Hope 919-550-8181 private 7-11 Website
Choice Plus Academy 984-230-0500 public KG-12
Cleveland High School 919-934-2455 public 9-12
Johnston County Early College Academy 919-464-2314 public 9-12
Johnston County Schools Career Technical 919-464-2303 public 9-12
Smithfield-Selma High School 919-934-5191 public 9-12
North Johnston High School 919-284-2031 public 9-12
Jcps Virtual Academy 984-285-3700 public KG-12
West Johnston High School 919-934-7333 public 9-12
Clayton High School 919-553-4064 public 9-12
South Johnston High School 919-894-3146 public 9-12
Princeton Middle/High School 919-936-5011 public 6-12
Neuse Charter School 919-626-2300 public KG-12
American Leadership Academy - Johnston 984-302-3630 public KG-12
Corinth Holders High School 919-365-4306 public 9-12
Star Christian Academy 252-395-2771 private KG-12 Website
Southside Christian School 919-585-6742 private PK-12 Website
Academy of Hope 919-550-8181 private 7-11 Website

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