West Johnston High
Benson, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 66.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 64 | 66 | 66 |
| School achievement score | 65.8 | 68 | 67.6 |
| Reading and math | 47.8% | 53.2% | 54.6% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 57.6% | 54% | 58.9% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 94.9% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| English learner progress | Not reported | Not reported | 14.3% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 57.5% | 54% | 45.5% |
| School growth score | 55 | 58.3 | 59.4 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
1.989 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 13.899 | 4.599 | 1.989 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
78.25 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 130.65 | 93.96 | 78.25 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,343 | 1,593 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.0% · 121 | 6.9% · 110 |
| Suspended in school | 8.2% · 110 | 4.8% · 76 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
1,593 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino28.2%
White53.2%
Black or African American12.0%
Asian1.1%
Two or More Races4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370237002635
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,593 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80.3
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24