- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benson, NC
West Johnston High
Federal NCES profile for West 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 370237002635
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Johnston High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Johnston High has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Johnston High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237002635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
West Johnston High grew from 1,469 students in 2022-23 to 1,593 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 78.7 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 370237002635 · Benson, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,563 enr · 20:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
West Johnston High grew from 1,469 students in 2022-23 to 1,593 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 78.7 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- South Johnston
South Johnston High
1,355 students
What this shows West Johnston High reports 1,563 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Johnston High compares
West Johnston High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,563 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,563
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, West Johnston High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 West Johnston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnston High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- 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 (~1,563 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Johnston High
How many students attend West Johnston High?
West Johnston High has 1,563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,469 (2022-23) → 1,593 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Johnston High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Johnston High is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Johnston High?
33.5% of students at West Johnston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Johnston High?
The largest demographic group at West Johnston High is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Benson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Johnston High?
West 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 West Johnston High rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Johnston High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benson on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides West 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.