Johnston Elementary School vs. Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
Should I attend Johnston Elementary School or Lucy S. Herring Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Johnston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Johnston Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-5
Total Students
206 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2461 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1245 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
9
Kindergarten Students
40
45
Grade 1 Students
37
48
Grade 2 Students
42
41
Grade 3 Students
48
44
Grade 4 Students
39
59
Grade 5 Students
-
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
28%
14%
% Black
26%
16%
% White
33%
58%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
