North Johnston High

(919)284-2031

njhs.johnston.k12.nc.us

787 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

787

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Johnston High
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	304
Black	72
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
393 (49.9 %)
Hispanic
304 (38.6 %)
Black
72 (9.1 %)
Two or More
17 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)284-2031
Website:	http://njhs.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	774
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 231

Grade 10 200

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 172