Area info: Portofino features spacious wooded lots nestled in a quiet country setting yet is conveniently located between many routes of entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. Just minutes from the Premium Outlet Mall in Smithfield with the hottest stores all at outlet prices. Also in Smithfield an array of restaurants, new state-of-the-art movie cinema and live theatre located downtown Selma. Clayton, , Garner, Zebulon, Rocky Mount, & Raleigh are also minutes away with restaurants and shopping. See area links below.

Johnston County website

Area Schools: The Johnston County schools is comprised of 34 schools including the Academically and Intellectually Gifted Center with a student population of 24,900 and more than 3000 employees. Student achievement in the district ranks within the top ten percent of North Carolina school districts. Riverdell Elementary School is one of the newest in the area located just a few miles away. You can find out more by visiting the Johston County Schools site.  Portofino residents attend the following schools.

Grades K-5: River Dell Elementary School

 

Grades 6-8: Riverwood Middle School

Grades 9-12: Clayton High School