NORTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL

North Johnston High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Kenly, NC with about 802 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, North Johnston High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Johnston High School, located in Kenly, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, North Johnston High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a diverse array of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong tradition of student involvement in athletics, career and technical student organizations, and fine arts programs. By encouraging participation in these areas, the school aims to cultivate leadership, collaboration, and school spirit, ensuring that students are well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact North Johnston High at (919) 284-2031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5915 US Hwy 301 N
Kenly, NC 27542
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NORTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kenly, NC with about 802 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
802
Teachers:
56.93
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 802 students

White
57.4%
Hispanic/Latino
25.1%
Black or African American
13.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.6%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.