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West Johnston High

PublicGrades 9–12
Benson, North Carolina · Johnston County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,593
Student:Teacher19.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
West Johnston
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
1,593
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
99%+21pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

West Johnston High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Benson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 1,593 students. It is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictJohnston County Public Schools
County37101
CityBenson
ZIP27504
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370237002635

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,593

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)