C+
Average
62/100

West Johnston High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5935 Raleigh Road, Benson, NC 27504
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 47% · Math 44% proficient · 37th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
1,593
Students
enrolled
19.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%37/100reading 36th percentile, math 37th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%73/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency44% (+2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+8 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -11 pts, math -17 pts20th percentile (list)
Black35%50%reading -5 pts, math +18 pts64th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%45%reading -21 pts, math +4 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income37%25%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5935 Raleigh Road
City Benson
ZIP Code 27504
District 3702370
NCES School ID 370237002635
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27504

Understanding the community around West Johnston High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,430
Per Capita Income $34,501
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%
High School or Higher 86.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $203,000
Median Rent $914
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
View full data for ZIP 27504 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Johnston High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.2%
Hispanic/Latino 28.3%
Black 12.0%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,593
Teachers (FTE) 80.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Johnston High?
West Johnston High has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Johnston High?
West Johnston High has 1,593 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1.
What grades does West Johnston High serve?
West Johnston High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Johnston High receive per student?
West Johnston High receives $11,360 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Johnston High in 27504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$322,833
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,608
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
25.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026