Dixon Road Elementary vs West Johnston High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
West Johnston High
Benson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,563 students
| Measure | Dixon Road Elementary Willow Spring, North Carolina | West Johnston High Benson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,457 | #363 of 528 |
| National rank | #40755 of 50,301 | #13065 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 1,563 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 1,563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Willow Spring | Benson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Johnston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 26.4).
- •West Johnston High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •West Johnston High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •West Johnston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Dixon Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.7).
- •West Johnston High is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 644.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dixon Road Elementary better than West Johnston High?
On the Success Index (US), West Johnston High ranks higher (31.3 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dixon Road Elementary and West Johnston High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Willow Spring and Benson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Road Elementary: 644. West Johnston High: 1,563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Road Elementary and West Johnston High rank in North Carolina?
Dixon Road Elementary is 900th of 1,457 and West Johnston High is 363rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).