Johnston Charter Academy

Johnston Charter Academy is an active, independent charter district situated at 40 Scholar Drive in Clayton, North Carolina. Nestled in a small suburban setting within the greater Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area, this single-school district provides a continuous educational environment tailored specifically for elementary and middle school students. Currently serving a student body of 677 children from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy maintains balanced grade-level cohorts across its primary programs, guiding students from early childhood learning in kindergarten (82 students) through their preparation for high school in the eighth grade (62 students).

The district’s academic framework is driven by a dedicated instructional staff comprising nearly 70 full-time equivalent teachers, ensuring strong direct classroom support across all grade levels. Johnston Charter Academy serves a diverse community of learners, including 269 White, 206 Black, 116 Hispanic, 69 multiracial, and 17 Asian students, with a balanced gender representation of 343 male and 334 female students. As an open public charter option in Johnston County, the academy offers families and researchers a focused, community-centered model dedicated to foundational learning and middle-grades achievement.