- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Four Oaks, NC
South Johnston High
Federal NCES profile for South Johnston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237001029
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Johnston High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Four Oaks · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Johnston High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Johnston High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Four Oaks, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Johnston High held near 1,332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.8 → 78.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370237001029 · Four Oaks, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,355 enr · 17.8:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
South Johnston High held near 1,332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.8 → 78.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South 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
South Johnston High
1,355 students
What this shows South Johnston High reports 1,355 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Johnston High compares
South 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,355 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,355
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, South Johnston High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 South 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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 (~1,355 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Johnston High
How many students attend South Johnston High?
South Johnston High has 1,355 students enrolled. It is a high school in Four Oaks, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,331 (2022-23) → 1,332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Johnston High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Johnston High is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Johnston High?
53.3% of students at South Johnston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Johnston High?
The largest demographic group at South Johnston High is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Four Oaks, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Johnston High?
South Johnston High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does South Johnston High rank among public schools in Four Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, South Johnston High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Four Oaks, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides South 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.