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Johnston County, NC Has Multiple Education Options
There are multiple choices for getting a good education in Johnston County, starting from preschool and extending through the college experience.
Johnston County Schools
The district has 43 schools with nearly 33,000 students in grades K-12, making it the sixth-largest school system in North Carolina. With the overall population of Johnston County growing each year, JCS is currently the second-fastest growing school system in the state. Student achievement ranks in the top 20 percent of all... Read More »
Smithfield/Johnston County Neighborhood Guide
Home to several towns, each with unique attractions and atmospheres, Johnston County is a flourishing area perfect for settling or visiting.
Smithfield Smithfield serves as the county seat for Johnston County and offers the Johnston County Heritage Center, where visitors can study local history and genealogy through public records, manuscripts, family histories, photographs, vintage newspapers and artifacts. The town is also home to Carolina Premium Outlets, offering 80 outlet stores, as... Read More »
Comprehensive Health Care Available in Johnston County
Johnston Health is redefining health care in central North Carolina. A recent $144 million investment has funded state-of-the-art medical buildings, equipment and services, transforming the system into a comprehensive health-care community. Today, Johnston Health is comprised of 179-bed Johnston Medical Center-Smithfield, medical practices in Kenly and Clayton, and Johnston Medical Center-Clayton, a $30 million emergency care and outpatient center that opened in 2009.
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Johnston County, NC Schools Accredited by AdvancED
The Johnston County Schools system has been making a lot of news lately. A lot of good news.
The district recently added two new high schools – Cleveland High and Corinth Holders High – bringing the total of schools in the system to 46. There are 32,000 students in grades K-12 throughout JCS, and the district's 4,000 employees make it the county's largest employer.
Meanwhile, two other high schools in the district – Johnston County Early College Academy and Johnston County... Read More »
Johnston County's Welcoming Towns and Neighborhoods Blend History and Progress
After more than 50 years of observing life in Johnston County, local radio personality Carl Lamm certainly understands the heart and soul of his home area. “In Johnston County, we have a blend of yesterday and today, with a present that’s pointed toward the future,” Lamm says. “It makes this a well balanced community and great place to live.”
Rural Roots Run Deep
The past is certainly evident in the eastern section of Johnston County, which remains deeply rural and... Read More »
