North Johnston High

Summary:

North Johnston High is a public high school in Kenly, North Carolina, serving 787 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a moderately performing district, North Johnston High has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school's proficiency rates were lower than the district and state in all four EOC subjects (Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III) in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, North Johnston High has a low statewide ranking, placing between 320 and 477 out of 594-640 North Carolina high schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 2-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

When compared to other high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools district, such as Clayton High and Corinth Holders High, North Johnston High generally underperforms. The district's specialized schools, like the Johnston County Early College Academy and the Johnston County Schools Career Technical, also significantly outperform North Johnston High across all academic measures. These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's increasing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch rising from 34.3% in 2021-2022 to 62.01% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5915 US Hwy 301 N
       Kenly, NC  27542


(919) 284-2031

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
383rd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,995 Help


Feeder schools for North Johnston High:

Elementary:    Glendale-Kenly Elementary
    Pine Level Elementary
Middle:    North Johnston Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  787

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Hispanic:
38.6%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details North Johnston High ranks worse than 59.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Hispanic (38.6%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Johnston High is 14.9, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Johnston High is $10,995, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Johnston High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Johnston High 383rd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See North Johnston High in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 90th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Johnston High

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Rank History for all students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.22 59th 431 86.3%
2007 75.98 35th 453 92.3%
2008 78.83 25th 477 94.8%
2009 71.77 57th 490 88.4%
2010 60.56 186th 499 62.7%
2011 68.24 102nd 506 79.8%
2012 60.20 145th 502 71.1%
2013 38.77 243rd 505 51.9%
2014 40.63 213th 451 52.8%
2015 41.49 251st 531 52.7%
2016 34.24 282nd 507 44.4%
2017 33.79 289th 476 39.3%
2018 25.35 349th 469 25.6%
2019 20.32 406th 514 21.0%
2021 20.59 477th 594 19.7%
2022 31.95 421st 621 32.2%
2023 45.44 320th 626 48.9%
2024 38.18 383rd 640 40.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.01 74th 147 49.7%
2019 31.68 131st 173 24.3%
2022 55.44 48th 156 69.2%
2023 79.79 16th 226 92.9%
2024 46.74 107th 262 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.94 164th 349 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.36 351st 424 17.2%
2019 20.74 364th 446 18.4%
2021 32.74 252nd 432 41.7%
2022 35.94 334th 544 38.6%
2023 48.30 252nd 597 57.8%
2024 40.43 327th 613 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.25 333rd 449 25.8%
2019 19.88 393rd 475 17.3%
2021 16.61 396th 475 16.6%
2022 32.07 405th 594 31.8%
2023 44.78 318th 588 45.9%
2024 40.84 349th 602 42.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.11 284th 349 18.6%
2019 13.28 356th 364 2.2%
2021 43.42 155th 334 53.6%
2022 30.22 221st 330 33.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.61 180th 325 44.6%
2021 15.73 306th 337 9.2%
2022 42.23 291st 398 26.9%
2023 51.07 240th 403 40.4%
2024 35.60 325th 403 19.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 377th 463 18.6%
2019 16.73 410th 488 16.0%
2021 23.44 352nd 481 26.8%
2022 31.43 396th 585 32.3%
2023 45.28 302nd 602 49.8%
2024 35.04 392nd 607 35.4%
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Rank History for African American students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.87 347th 359 3.3%
2019 15.95 343rd 369 7.0%
2021 23.12 299th 364 17.9%
2022 20.62 375th 430 12.8%
2023 50.69 157th 434 63.8%
2024 40.61 230th 437 47.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.13 308th 340 9.4%
2019 13.64 336th 354 5.1%
2021 33.37 228th 370 38.4%
2022 39.02 244th 436 44.0%
2023 47.79 201st 449 55.2%
2024 45.22 217th 454 52.2%
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Rank History for White students at North Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.11 348th 427 18.5%
2019 17.40 385th 444 13.3%
2021 10.79 411th 439 6.4%
2022 26.08 417th 534 21.9%
2023 38.09 339th 537 36.9%
2024 32.44 388th 553 29.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Johnston High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 496 83 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1989 486 100 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 588
1990 510 86 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1991 514 85 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 540 92 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 525 101 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 484 102 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 449 108 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1996 449 108 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1997 486 83 4 20 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 477 90 4 50 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 455 92 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 469 89 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2001 454 94 1 57 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 505 111 2 65 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2003 505 111 2 65 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2004 493 105 3 63 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 482 116 2 61 2 n/a n/a 0 663
2006 494 124 0 62 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 493 108 1 67 4 n/a n/a 26 699
2008 492 107 2 74 2 n/a n/a 25 702
2009 505 153 3 79 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2010 485 153 3 89 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2011 479 115 0 95 4 0 23 0 716
2012 485 116 1 95 2 0 17 0 716
2013 461 101 3 101 1 0 16 0 683
2014 505 101 3 115 1 1 10 0 736
2015 511 107 5 116 1 0 11 0 751
2016 515 107 3 152 2 0 15 0 794
2017 497 116 5 184 2 0 15 0 819
2018 460 110 5 201 7 0 19 0 802
2019 449 106 4 206 6 0 22 0 793
2020 428 96 4 208 3 0 25 0 764
2021 422 93 4 237 3 0 27 0 786
2022 401 97 0 241 2 0 20 0 761
2023 393 72 0 304 1 0 17 0 787

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Johnston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 38.0 15.2 12.4
1989 588 40.0 14.7 15.1
1990 598 40.0 14.9 16.4
1991 603 40.0 15.0 16.3
1992 636 40.0 15.9 5.3
1993 631 38.0 16.6 8.9
1994 591 38.0 15.6 12
1995 577 42.0 13.7 13.3
1996 577 42.0 13.7 13.3
1997 595 45.0 13.2 11.6
1998 623 49.0 12.7 12.8
1999 568 48.0 11.8 22.2
2000 588 48.0 12.3 18.2
2001 607 50.0 12.1 24.4
2002 684 53.0 12.9 27.5
2003 684 53.0 12.9 27.5
2004 665 55.0 12.1 39.1
2005 663 55.0 12.1 32.9
2006 681 55.0 12.4 36.3
2007 699 54.7 12.8 38.6
2008 702 54.0 13.0 n/a
2009 741 52.0 14.3 n/a
2010 732 52.8 13.8 40.8
2011 716 51.7 13.8 43.6
2012 716 50.4 14.1 48
2013 683 48.8 13.9 46.6
2014 736 50.4 14.5 49.7
2015 751 54.0 13.9 46.6
2016 794 54.0 14.7 46.9
2017 819 53.3 15.3 48.4
2018 802 56.9 14.0 45.9
2019 793 57.7 13.7 48
2020 764 54.5 14.0 45.9
2021 786 53.0 14.8 39.9
2022 761 49.4 15.3 34.3
2023 787 52.7 14.9 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Johnston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 580 38.0 15.2 12.4
1989 588 40.0 14.7 15.1
1990 598 40.0 14.9 16.4
1991 603 40.0 15.0 16.3
1992 636 40.0 15.9 5.3
1993 631 38.0 16.6 8.9
1994 591 38.0 15.6 12
1995 577 42.0 13.7 13.3
1996 577 42.0 13.7 13.3
1997 595 45.0 13.2 11.6
1998 623 49.0 12.7 12.8
1999 568 48.0 11.8 22.2
2000 588 48.0 12.3 18.2
2001 607 50.0 12.1 24.4
2002 684 53.0 12.9 27.5
2003 684 53.0 12.9 27.5
2004 665 55.0 12.1 39.1
2005 663 55.0 12.1 32.9
2006 681 55.0 12.4 36.3
2007 699 54.7 12.8 38.6
2008 702 54.0 13.0 n/a
2009 741 52.0 14.3 n/a
2010 732 52.8 13.8 40.8
2011 716 51.7 13.8 43.6
2012 716 50.4 14.1 48
2013 683 48.8 13.9 46.6
2014 736 50.4 14.5 49.7
2015 751 54.0 13.9 46.6
2016 794 54.0 14.7 46.9
2017 819 53.3 15.3 48.4
2018 802 56.9 14.0 45.9
2019 793 57.7 13.7 48
2020 764 54.5 14.0 45.9
2021 786 53.0 14.8 39.9
2022 761 49.4 15.3 34.3
2023 787 52.7 14.9 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Johnston High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $811 (7.4%) $10,184 (92.6%) $10,995

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Johnston High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 406th of 514 High schoolsRanks 320th of 626 High schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Johnston High)43.346.4
 3.1%
   End of Course Biology (Johnston County Public Schools)51.253.2
 2%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (North Johnston High)43.658.7
 15.1%
   End of Course English II (Johnston County Public Schools)60.656.3
 4.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (North Johnston High)17.646
 28.4%
   End of Course Math I (Johnston County Public Schools)30.935.6
 4.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (North Johnston High)26.456.1
 29.7%
   End of Course Math III (Johnston County Public Schools)4051.2
 11.2%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students793787
 0.8%
African American10672
 32.1%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic206304
 47.6%
Pacific Islander00
White449393
 12.5%
Two or More Races2217
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%62%
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Johnston High

In the 2022-23 school year, 787 students attended North Johnston High.

Students at North Johnston High are 50% White, 39% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

North Johnston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glendale-Kenly Elementary
Elementary : Pine Level Elementary
Middle : North Johnston Middle

North Johnston High ranks 383rd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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