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Awards & Recognition at Johnston Charter Academy

Johnston Charter Academy is a top school in the area, and it doesn’t stop there. Academic excellence is the cornerstone of our educational philosophy, which has earned us recognition. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and Moral Focus™ is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.

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Johnston Charter Academy Earns Top 10 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report

Johnston Charter Academy has been recognized for its strong academic results and the supportive learning environment it provides students. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Johnston ranked ninth on the Best Charter Middle Schools in North Carolina list.
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Eagle Award

Taking Flight Eagle Award Recipient

Johnston Charter Academy earned the Taking Flight Eagle Award in Student Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year. This recognition highlights strong year-over-year growth in enrollment and reflects increasing family confidence in the school. More families are choosing Johnston Charter Academy because they see a supportive community focused on helping students learn, grow, and succeed.

Johnston is the #1 Best Public Elementary in Johnston County

Johnston Charter Academy is a Top Ten School

Johnston Charter Academy was named the #9 Public K-8 School in North Carolina by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. We were also given an overall grade of A.
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Where Kids Succeed

Johnston Charter Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test since it opened in 2018.

NHA Schools gain nearly 3.5 months of additional learning per year.

NHA® Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.
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"Johnston Charter Academy offers high quality education to our children. Kudos to all teachers and the principal!"

- Johnston Charter Academy Parent

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