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Choice Plus Academy

PublicGrades 0–12
Smithfield, North Carolina · Johnston County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students97
Student:Teacher8.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
97
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
97%+14.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Choice Plus Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Smithfield, North Carolina. The school enrolls 97 students. It is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictJohnston County Public Schools
County37101
CitySmithfield
ZIP27577
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370237003545

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment97
White14.4%
Hispanic / Latino32.0%
Black / African American50.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
14.4%
Hispanic
32.0%
Black
50.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)