Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, James Kenan 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Kenan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Kenan High School's student population of 765 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Kenan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Kenan High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1889 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
53%
20%
Black
29%
25%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Kenan High School's ranking?
James Kenan High School is ranked #1889 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are James Kenan High School often compared to?
James Kenan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace-rose Hill High School, East Duplin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Kenan High School?
The graduation rate of James Kenan High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend James Kenan High School?
765 students attend James Kenan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James Kenan High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Kenan High School?
James Kenan High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Kenan High School offer ?
James Kenan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Kenan High School part of?
James Kenan High School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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