Serving 1,324 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Johnston High School's student population of 1,324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Johnston 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 South Johnston 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
#2008 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 South Johnston High School's ranking?
South Johnston High School is ranked #2008 out of 2,568 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Johnston High School?
The graduation rate of South Johnston High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Johnston High School?
1,324 students attend South Johnston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South Johnston High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 14:1.
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 Public Schools 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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