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North Johnston High School

Kenly, NC


North Johnston High School
5915 US Hwy 301 N
Kenly, NC  27542
Phone: 919-284-2031
Johnston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 5 out of 10 stars
5  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 787
Type: Regular School
North Johnston High School

North Johnston High School



Metro Area Ranking

#36
Metro Area High School Ranking: North Johnston High School is ranked #36 out of 51 of the best high schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (29th percentile). Cick the link to see all 51 high schools.

State Ranking

#261
Statewide High School Ranking: North Johnston High School is ranked #261 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (42nd percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, North Johnston High School is a 5-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Johnston County, NC. North Johnston High School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

91.7
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: North Johnston High School had a Student Growth Score of 91.7. This placed North Johnston High School in the 87th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
B
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 9%
 Black - 9%
 Hispanic - 39%
 Hispanic - 39%
 Two or More Races - 2%
 Two or More Races - 2%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 50%
 White - 50%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at North Johnston High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 14.5 31st 16.0
Math 17 35th 17.5
Reading 17.1 38th 18.2
Science 17.9 43rd 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at North Johnston High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 89% - North Johnston High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 89% - North Johnston High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 34% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 34% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 54% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 36% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 36% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for North Johnston High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School
2.3 miles Kenly PK-5
Selma Middle School
7.7 miles Selma 6-8
Pine Level Elementary School
7.9 miles Pine Level PK-5
Selma Elementary School
8.4 miles Selma PK-5
Princeton High School
8.5 miles Princeton 6-12
Princeton Elementary School
8.8 miles Princeton PK-5
Springfield Middle School
8.8 miles Lucama 6-8
Lucama Elementary School
10 
8.8 miles Lucama K-5
Rock Ridge Elementary School
10 
8.9 miles Wilson K-5
Northwest Elementary School
9.1 miles Pikeville K-5
Fremont STARS Elementary School
10.0 miles Fremont PK-5
Smithfield-Selma High School
10.8 miles Smithfield 9-12
Charles B Aycock High School
10.9 miles Pikeville 9-12
Thanksgiving Elementary School
11.1 miles Selma PK-5
Smithfield Middle School
11.4 miles Smithfield 6-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School
2.3 miles PK-5
Selma Middle School
7.7 miles 6-8
Pine Level Elementary School
7.9 miles PK-5
Selma Elementary School
8.4 miles PK-5
Princeton High School
8.5 miles 6-12
Princeton Elementary School
8.8 miles PK-5
Springfield Middle School
8.8 miles 6-8
Lucama Elementary School
10 
8.8 miles K-5
Rock Ridge Elementary School
10 
8.9 miles K-5
Northwest Elementary School
9.1 miles K-5
Fremont STARS Elementary School
10.0 miles PK-5
Smithfield-Selma High School
10.8 miles 9-12
Charles B Aycock High School
10.9 miles 9-12
Thanksgiving Elementary School
11.1 miles PK-5
Smithfield Middle School
11.4 miles 6-8


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
10.6 miles Smithfield K-12
Wayne Preparatory Academy
15.4 miles Goldsboro K-12
Dillard Academy
16.6 miles Goldsboro K-8
Sallie B Howard School
17.2 miles Wilson K-12
Wilson Preparatory Academy
17.8 miles Wilson K-12
East Wake Academy
19.0 miles Zebulon K-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
10.6 miles K-12
Wayne Preparatory Academy
15.4 miles K-12
Dillard Academy
16.6 miles K-8
Sallie B Howard School
17.2 miles K-12
Wilson Preparatory Academy
17.8 miles K-12
East Wake Academy
19.0 miles K-12