D
Needs Improvement
46/100

James Kenan High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1241 NC 24 & 50, Warsaw, NC 28398
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 19th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
C
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
775
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%19/100reading 17th percentile, math 20th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%35/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −22 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 proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate77% (−7 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
White50%50%reading -19 pts, math -14 pts16th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -24 pts, math -26 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading -9 pts, math -14 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income15%5%reading -24 pts, math -29 pts2nd 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 1241 NC 24 & 50
City Warsaw
ZIP Code 28398
District 3701200
NCES School ID 370120000498
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28398

Understanding the community around James Kenan High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,440
Per Capita Income $19,278
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $84,700
Median Rent $787
Owner-Occupied 56.5%
Renter-Occupied 43.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James Kenan High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.1%
Black 29.8%
White 15.6%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 775
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James Kenan High?
James Kenan High has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 James Kenan High?
James Kenan High has 775 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does James Kenan High serve?
James Kenan High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James Kenan High receive per student?
James Kenan High receives $11,840 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James Kenan High in 28398 ▼
Avg Home Value
$149,251
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
43.5%

Other Schools in 28398

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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