Serving 1,593 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
West Johnston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Johnston High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Johnston High School is ranked #845 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Johnston High School often compared to?
West Johnston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Johnston High School?
The graduation rate of West Johnston High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Johnston High School?
1,593 students attend West Johnston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Johnston High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Johnston High School?
West Johnston High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Johnston High School offer ?
West Johnston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Johnston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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