South Johnston High School vs. West Johnston High School
Should I attend South Johnston High School or West Johnston High 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
n/a
West Johnston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,338 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,324 students
1,338 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1146 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
419
420
Grade 10 Students
327
361
Grade 11 Students
302
291
Grade 12 Students
276
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
29%
23%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
54%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
