West Johnston High

Summary:

West Johnston High is a public high school located in Benson, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,469 students. The school is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

West Johnston High has a higher percentage of White students (56.77%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. However, the school's ranking and rating have declined over the past several years, from a high of 4 stars in 2015-2016 to just 2 stars in the most recent school year. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance compared to other high schools in the state. Additionally, there are notable disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students consistently performing below the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as the high-performing Johnston County Early College Academy and Johnston County Schools Career Technical, West Johnston High's academic performance and school rankings are lower. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 20.48% in 2021-2022 to 37.85% in 2022-2023, which may indicate growing economic challenges in the school's community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5935 Raleigh Road
       Benson, NC  27504-7140


(919) 934-7333

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,533 Help


Feeder schools for West Johnston High:

Elementary:    Dixon Road Elementary
    McGee's Crossroads Elementary
    West View Elementary
Middle:    McGee's Crossroads Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  1,469

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
Hispanic:
24.9%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Compare Details West Johnston High ranks worse than 56.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th 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 41.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Johnston High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Hispanic (24.9%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Johnston High is 18.6. 5 high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Johnston High is $8,533, which is the 5th highest among 10 high schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Johnston High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Johnston High 363rd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See West 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 West Johnston High

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Rank History for all students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.61 37th 431 91.4%
2007 67.39 90th 453 80.1%
2008 62.20 130th 477 72.7%
2009 67.71 91st 490 81.4%
2010 64.67 137th 499 72.5%
2011 70.16 82nd 506 83.8%
2012 53.85 195th 502 61.2%
2013 43.96 195th 505 61.4%
2014 46.05 180th 451 60.1%
2015 50.69 171st 531 67.8%
2016 59.28 110th 507 78.3%
2017 64.46 112th 476 76.5%
2018 36.80 287th 469 38.8%
2019 45.08 247th 514 51.9%
2021 37.29 353rd 594 40.6%
2022 42.53 339th 621 45.4%
2023 38.06 370th 626 40.9%
2024 41.39 363rd 640 43.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.80 136th 195 30.3%
2021 33.33 131st 199 34.2%
2022 46.40 108th 226 52.2%
2023 45.94 129th 249 48.2%
2024 43.79 145th 261 44.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 71st 147 51.7%
2019 17.91 166th 173 4.0%
2023 22.74 199th 226 11.9%
2024 42.05 128th 262 51.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.87 120th 349 65.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.75 322nd 424 24.1%
2019 32.50 270th 446 39.5%
2021 34.52 231st 432 46.5%
2022 35.53 339th 544 37.7%
2023 34.01 378th 597 36.7%
2024 23.50 479th 613 21.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 326th 449 27.4%
2019 38.23 285th 475 40.0%
2021 35.45 268th 475 43.6%
2022 43.72 330th 594 44.4%
2023 36.24 371st 588 36.9%
2024 40.24 354th 602 41.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.56 206th 349 41.0%
2019 59.25 97th 364 73.4%
2021 46.83 130th 334 61.1%
2022 57.48 89th 330 73.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.67 153rd 325 52.9%
2021 53.20 191st 337 43.3%
2022 52.95 232nd 398 41.7%
2023 51.63 238th 403 40.9%
2024 54.66 239th 403 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.60 275th 463 40.6%
2019 47.47 207th 488 57.6%
2021 38.11 249th 481 48.2%
2022 39.83 337th 585 42.4%
2023 38.18 357th 602 40.7%
2024 41.00 348th 607 42.7%
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Rank History for African American students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 289th 359 19.5%
2019 55.91 91st 369 75.3%
2021 54.21 96th 364 73.6%
2022 37.79 233rd 430 45.8%
2023 50.06 162nd 434 62.7%
2024 46.81 187th 437 57.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.72 315th 340 7.4%
2019 29.87 253rd 354 28.5%
2021 19.81 314th 370 15.1%
2022 31.24 302nd 436 30.7%
2023 21.63 383rd 449 14.7%
2024 31.95 303rd 454 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at West Johnston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 291st 427 31.9%
2019 38.54 257th 444 42.1%
2021 34.75 260th 439 40.8%
2022 41.28 307th 534 42.5%
2023 35.04 370th 537 31.1%
2024 40.71 339th 553 38.7%
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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 West Johnston High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 664 149 2 53 3 n/a n/a 0 871
2003 664 149 2 53 3 n/a n/a 0 871
2004 967 236 5 78 13 n/a n/a 0 1299
2005 1177 271 10 101 14 n/a n/a 0 1573
2006 1333 320 12 145 15 n/a n/a 0 1825
2007 1455 330 12 166 11 n/a n/a 52 2026
2008 1492 321 12 177 8 n/a n/a 57 2067
2009 1579 423 12 191 10 n/a n/a 0 2215
2010 1634 446 14 197 15 n/a n/a 0 2306
2011 1313 264 2 184 10 0 27 0 1800
2012 1191 206 3 182 11 2 30 0 1625
2013 979 161 5 165 11 2 31 0 1354
2014 967 169 3 181 10 5 41 0 1376
2015 943 160 3 201 12 3 37 0 1359
2016 958 154 4 218 8 1 42 0 1385
2017 948 154 3 247 7 1 43 0 1403
2018 929 160 2 283 7 2 41 0 1424
2019 913 140 4 299 6 2 59 0 1423
2020 840 151 11 284 6 2 44 0 1338
2021 815 166 11 308 5 1 55 0 1361
2022 800 156 14 303 5 0 60 0 1338
2023 834 183 12 366 6 0 68 0 1469

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 West Johnston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 871 61.0 14.3 18
2003 871 61.0 14.3 18
2004 1299 90.0 14.4 21.9
2005 1573 90.0 17.5 21.7
2006 1825 90.0 20.3 22.1
2007 2026 118.3 17.1 20.9
2008 2067 131.4 15.7 n/a
2009 2215 133.5 16.6 n/a
2010 2306 127.8 18.0 22.6
2011 1800 107.5 16.7 24.5
2012 1625 96.4 16.8 26.3
2013 1354 85.7 15.7 27.2
2014 1376 82.5 16.6 27.4
2015 1359 84.0 16.1 29.5
2016 1385 82.0 16.8 30.5
2017 1403 79.3 17.6 30.3
2018 1424 81.1 17.5 26
2019 1423 81.9 17.3 28
2020 1338 79.4 16.8 25.4
2021 1361 79.1 17.1 24.3
2022 1338 79.1 16.9 20.5
2023 1469 78.6 18.6 37.8

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 West Johnston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 871 61.0 14.3 18
2003 871 61.0 14.3 18
2004 1299 90.0 14.4 21.9
2005 1573 90.0 17.5 21.7
2006 1825 90.0 20.3 22.1
2007 2026 118.3 17.1 20.9
2008 2067 131.4 15.7 n/a
2009 2215 133.5 16.6 n/a
2010 2306 127.8 18.0 22.6
2011 1800 107.5 16.7 24.5
2012 1625 96.4 16.8 26.3
2013 1354 85.7 15.7 27.2
2014 1376 82.5 16.6 27.4
2015 1359 84.0 16.1 29.5
2016 1385 82.0 16.8 30.5
2017 1403 79.3 17.6 30.3
2018 1424 81.1 17.5 26
2019 1423 81.9 17.3 28
2020 1338 79.4 16.8 25.4
2021 1361 79.1 17.1 24.3
2022 1338 79.1 16.9 20.5
2023 1469 78.6 18.6 37.8

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 West Johnston High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $534 (6.3%) $7,999 (93.7%) $8,533

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Johnston High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 247th of 514 High schoolsRanks 370th of 626 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (West Johnston High)5556.7
 1.7%
   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 (West Johnston High)61.851.3
 10.5%
   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 (West Johnston High)32.423.4
 9%
   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 (West Johnston High)45.650.1
 4.5%
   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 Students14231469
 3.2%
African American140183
 30.7%
American Indian66
Asian412
 200%
Hispanic299366
 22.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White913834
 8.7%
Two or More Races5968
 15.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%37.8%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Johnston High

Students at West Johnston High are 57% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

West Johnston High ranks 363rd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,469 students attended West Johnston High.

West Johnston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dixon Road Elementary
Elementary : McGee's Crossroads Elementary
Elementary : West View Elementary
Middle : McGee's Crossroads Middle


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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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