The Johnston County Public Schools Board of Education adopted the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan in May 2024. The strategic planning process is driven by our community, with student, staff, caregiver, and community member input serving as the foundation for each element of the plan. A steering committee made up of students, caregivers, educators, district leaders, business and faith leaders, and public officials served as thought leaders throughout the process.

Over 12,000 students, staff, and community members responded to a questionnaire and 17 focus groups, with 116 participants provided their perspectives on the future of Johnston County Public Schools. Once a draft was in place, more than 70 community members engaged in a community town hall, delving into draft goals and strategies in order to providing feedback to reflect our schools’ needs.

The result is the culmination of the energy of the Johnston County community to help our schools thrive over the next five years as we continue unprecedented academic growth to become one of the top school districts in North Carolina. With the ongoing support of our county commissioners, families, and community partners, we can take the steps necessary to make Johnston County the best place to live, work, and play.