North Johnston High vs West Johnston High
West Johnston High has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 6.5/10. West Johnston High is significantly larger with 1,593 students, about 2.0× the size of North Johnston High (798). In math proficiency, West Johnston High leads at 48.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
North Johnston High
Kenly, NC
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
798 students
West Johnston High
Benson, NC
7.4/10
High School9th – 12th
1,593 students
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| Metric | North Johnston High | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #1,249 of 2,660 | #605 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | North Johnston High | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | North Johnston High | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 798 | 1,593 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 95.0% |
| District | Johnston County Public Schools | Johnston County Public Schools |
| City | Kenly | Benson |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kenly (27542) | Benson (27504) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,157 | $68,376 |
| Median Home Value | $180,800 | $217,400 |
| Median Rent | $769 | $995 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 16.0% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 30 min |