Public & Private Schools around Johnston County and Smithfield, NC offer great education for children of all ages.
Johnston County schools have earned AdvancED status. District schools are accredited and continue to improve excellence while advancing education.
From industrial training programs to applied science programs‚ Johnston Community College in Smithfield, NC leaves its mark on the county … and its workforce.
As the seat of Johnston County, Smithfield heads one of the fastest-growing areas in North Carolina. Just a short drive from Raleigh-Durham, the area is known for its highly acclaimed school system as well as its strong workforce programs at Johnston Community College. A leader in agri-tourism, Smithfield is also the birthplace of the late Ava Gardner, and her house-turned-museum landed the city on Livability.com's Top 10 Unusual Museums.