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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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West Johnston High School is a public school located in BENSON, NC. It has 1,469 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.
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About
About West Johnston High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- North Carolina
- Elevation Township
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
47%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
44%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
92%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1150
135
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
24
155
responses
AP Enrollment
13%
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Popular Colleges
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North Carolina State University
302 Students
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East Carolina University
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
223 Students
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Appalachian State University
201 Students
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
179 Students
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Campbell University
167 Students
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University of North Carolina - Wilmington
150 Students
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Western Carolina University
120 Students
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University of North Carolina - Greensboro
115 Students
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Wake Technical Community College
111 Students
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Living in the Area
Elevation Township
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$71,414
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,122
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$225,000
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
59%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.34 responses
Poll
53%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.34 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
81 responses
Events that are hosted by the art department.
21%
Halftime at football games
14%
Band concerts
12%
Football Games
12%
Homecoming
9%
Colorguard Competitons
7%
Basketball Games
6%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,469
Free or Reduced Lunch
20%
69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$43,573
Teachers in First/Second Year
0.5%
51%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,798/ year
National
$12,239
91%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.45 responses
29%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.45 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.45 responses
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West Johnston High School Reviews
Rating 3.45 out of 5 295 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
I enjoy being a student at West Johnston, but there are many factors that are not the best. For example, there is a punishment issued for standing in the hallways during class change. This allows for almost no social interaction beyond the classroom or the lunchroom. On the other hand, West Johnston had a great atmosphere. There are many teachers that students feel welcome to talk to and there is always a support system.
- Senior
- 4 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I loved my high school experience, other than the bullying. There was always a new security measure being added at West Johnston from the second set of doors to the metal detectors now.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I loved how you know everyone or at least recognize everyone in your grade. West Johnston High School is good at allowing every student to get involved in the school's activities. Two problems that West Johnston High School has, are safety and cleanliness. There have been a couple of gun threats and unrecognizable people walking into school. For cleanliness, it's obvious that the students are careless and there aren't enough people in the janitorial crew.
- Alum
- 5 months ago
