West Johnston High
- 1,563 Students
- 66.2 Teachers (FTE)
- 23.6:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (919)934-7333 Phone
- http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wjhs Website
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West Johnston High
Benson, NC 27504
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (36.2)
1,563
Students
66.2
Teachers
23.6:1
Student:Teacher
(919)934-7333
Phone
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wjhs
Website
West Johnston High is a public school administered by the Johnston County Public Schools district in Benson, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 1,563 students enrolled; a 23.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
1,563.0
State avg: 778.0
▲ 101% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.61:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▲ 20% worse
Free Lunch %
99.2%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
West Johnston High
NCESSCH ID
370237002635
State School ID
NC-510-406
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5935 Raleigh Road
City
Benson
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27504
County
Johnston County
Metro Area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37010
State Leg. Lower
37028
Latitude
35.523
Longitude
-78.5372
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,563
Total Students
66.2
Teachers FTE
23.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
66.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 66.2 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,551 | 99.2% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Johnston County Public Schools
LEAID
3702370
State LEA ID
NC-510
Phone
(919)934-6031
Website
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Smithfield
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$447,870K
Federal Revenue
$49,175K
State Revenue
$292,894K
Local Revenue
$105,801K
Total Expenditure
$458,157K
Instruction Exp.
$274,290K
Support Services
$133,112K
Other Current Exp.
$15,872K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Johnston High, answered using official NCES data.