The Innovation Academy at South Campus

Middle No virtual instruction Smithfield, NC Grades 06–08 Town: Fringe Raleigh-Cary, NC SchoolScore™ C (65.2)
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The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Smithfield, NC 27577
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (65.2)
263
Students
18.2
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(919)934-6481
Phone
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/iasc
Website

Located in Smithfield, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 27577), The Innovation Academy at South Campus is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Johnston County Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 263 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Middle School Average
Enrollment
263.0
State avg: 611.0
▼ 57% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.45:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
98.5%
State avg: 82.4%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
NCESSCH ID
370237003441
State School ID
NC-510-382
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
521 Martin Luther King Dr
City
Smithfield
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27577
County
Johnston County
Metro Area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37010
State Leg. Lower
37028
Latitude
35.5021
Longitude
-78.34036
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
263
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.2
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 259 98.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Johnston County Public Schools
LEAID
3702370
State LEA ID
NC-510
Phone
(919)934-6031
Website
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Smithfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$447,870K
Federal Revenue
$49,175K
State Revenue
$292,894K
Local Revenue
$105,801K
Total Expenditure
$458,157K
Instruction Exp.
$274,290K
Support Services
$133,112K
Other Current Exp.
$15,872K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of The Innovation Academy at South Campus

1
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · High
0.4 mi
2
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
Smithfield · High
0.5 mi
3
Choice Plus Academy
Smithfield · Other
0.6 mi
4
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Elementary
1 mi
5
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Middle
1.9 mi
6
JCPS Virtual Academy
Smithfield · Other
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Innovation Academy at South Campus, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
263 students are enrolled at The Innovation Academy at South Campus, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does The Innovation Academy at South Campus have?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus has 18.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does The Innovation Academy at South Campus serve?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus serves grades 06 through 08.
Is The Innovation Academy at South Campus a charter school?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus is not a charter school.
What metro area is The Innovation Academy at South Campus located in?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus is located in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does The Innovation Academy at South Campus belong to?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district.
How much does Johnston County Public Schools spend per student?
The Johnston County Public Schools district spends approximately $1,742,041,825 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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