- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenly, NC
North Johnston High
Federal NCES profile for North Johnston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237001021
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Johnston High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 788
- students enrolled
North Johnston High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Johnston High held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370237001021 · Kenly, NC High · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 15.2:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
North Johnston High held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Johnston High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 788
North Johnston High
788 students
What this shows North Johnston High reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Johnston High compares
North Johnston High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, North Johnston High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Johnston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Johnston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Johnston High
How many students attend North Johnston High?
North Johnston High has 788 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenly, NC. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Johnston High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Johnston High is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Johnston High?
56.4% of students at North Johnston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Johnston High?
The largest demographic group at North Johnston High is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Kenly, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Johnston High?
North Johnston High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides North Johnston High, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.