West Johnston High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benson, North Carolina 27504 · Johnston County Public Schools
#363 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#13065 of 16,910 nationally
About West Johnston High
West Johnston High is a public high located in Benson, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,563 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 363rd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,563.
There are 5 schools in Benson; West Johnston High ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Johnston High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Johnston High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McGee's Crossroads Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 3.5 km away
McGee's Crossroads Elem
Angier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students · 3.8 km away
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students · 4.8 km away
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 5.3 km away
Polenta Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students · 5.5 km away
Cleveland Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students · 5.9 km away
Cleveland Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students · 6.2 km away
Swift Creek Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 8.2 km away
West View Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students · 8.4 km away
West Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Rocky River High School
Mint Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
Junius H Rose High
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
Parkland High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
Pine Forest High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
Southwest Guilford High
High Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Johnston High a good school?
West Johnston High has a Success Index (US) of 31.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #363 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Johnston High rank in North Carolina?
West Johnston High ranks #363 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #13065 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Johnston High?
West Johnston High had 1,563 students in 2025.
Is West Johnston High a elementary school or a high school?
West Johnston High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Johnston High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Johnston High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.