South Johnston High School vs. West Johnston High School
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School Overview
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West Johnston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 1,331 students in grades 9-12, South Johnston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, West Johnston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,331 students
1,469 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1936 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#845 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Graduation Rate
91%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
345
398
Grade 10 Students
387
409
Grade 11 Students
278
370
Grade 12 Students
321
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
32%
25%
% Black
12%
12%
% White
52%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
