Innovation Academy At South Campus
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919) 934-6481
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 260 students
Innovation Academy At South Campus, a public school located in Smithfield, NC, serves grades 6-8 in the Johnston County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Innovation Academy At South Campus is a public school located in Smithfield, NC. 260 students attend Innovation Academy At South Campus.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: March 6, 2024
It is nice, the teachers work really well with the students, it's clean, food is okay, and classrooms are very nice and good for people who cannot focus .
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Posted: December 16, 2021
I am so happy that we chose Innovation Academy for my daughter. She has always been more of a hands-on, project based learner, and traditional schools offer limited opportunities for that kind of learning. The teachers and administrators know how to communicate and build trust with students, which is extremely important, especially in those formidable middle school years. The students feel listened to and taken seriously, and their input in their education is not only allowed but highly encouraged. I also love how the school focuses on the whole picture for students, including mental health and self care, as well as encorporating extra curriculars as built into the school day, that way no student is left out for lack of time or transportation after school. The school is highly inclusive, at least as much as the school district will allow them to be. They are not just about the school itself, but also the community, and they help the kids become more aware and involved in the community. All in all, the school is set up to foster well rounded growth in it's students. I truly cannot say enough good things about this school and our experience there.
The ONLY issue I'd bring up is that some of the learning seems a bit disorganized, although that might just be coming from my kid (who does best with structure and consistent scheduling).
Posted: December 16, 2021
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Posted: August 25, 2021
I have had one son attend and move on to Early College and my second son is attending now. I trust my sons education and future opportunities to Innovation Academy. They taught my oldest many important things not found in traditional schools. Team work, leadership, responsibility and pride being some of my favorite lessons. Teachers work together and bring the learning to real life.
Posted: August 25, 2021
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Posted: May 20, 2021
This is the worst school my child ever attended. Despite what the school claims, there is little room for advancement at this school. I would not encourage anyone with a child with average or above intellect to send their child here. Much is missing from the curriculum that students at regular public JOCO middle schools are getting. I know of many children who have gone to Innovation Academy for grades 6-8, only to get to high school and be much farther behind than their peers.
Posted: May 20, 2021
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| 8 | Ellerslie Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 35.1 mi | |
| 9 | Forest Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bunnlevel | NC | 37.5 mi | |
| 10 | Kings Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 37.6 mi | |
| 11 | Stone Creek Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 38 mi | |
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| 1 | Princeton | Princeton | NC | 10.4 mi | |
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