Best Public Schools in Kenly, NC


Summary:

The city of Kenly, North Carolina is home to two schools - North Johnston High and Glendale-Kenly Elementary, both part of the Johnston County Public Schools district. While the elementary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in math and science, the high school lags behind district and state averages in several key subjects.

Glendale-Kenly Elementary stands out for its exceptional 5th-grade science scores, with 73% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 69.9% for the district and 66.2% for the state. In contrast, North Johnston High struggles with lower test scores in Biology, English II, and Math I, though its Math III performance is closer to the district and state averages.

Both schools serve a diverse student population, with North Johnston High having a more balanced racial makeup and Glendale-Kenly Elementary having a majority White student body. Additionally, both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the Kenly community that may be impacting student learning and achievement.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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