South Johnston High School

10381 Us Hwy 301 S
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Johnston High School's student population of 1,331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Johnston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Johnston High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1936 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Johnston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Johnston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Johnston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Johnston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Johnston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Johnston High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Johnston High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Johnston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Johnston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Johnston High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Johnston High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Johnston High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of South Johnston High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Johnston High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Johnston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Johnston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Johnston High School's ranking?
South Johnston High School is ranked #1936 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Johnston High School often compared to?
South Johnston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Johnston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Johnston High School?
The graduation rate of South Johnston High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Johnston High School?
1,331 students attend South Johnston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of South Johnston High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Johnston High School?
South Johnston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Johnston High School offer ?
South Johnston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Johnston High School part of?
South Johnston High School is part of Johnston County School District.

School Reviews

5   1/16/2008
South Joghnston High School is a excellent school for any student. The teachers are niceand they provide lots of things for a student to attend through out their school year.They have a great amount of sports that a child can join and they will get a great education.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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