West Johnston High
Benson, NC 27504
Phone: (919) 934-7333
Fax: (919) 934-6906
District: Johnston County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1376 students
Benson's West Johnston High is a public school that serves grades 9-12 in the Johnston County School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West Johnston High is a public school in the Johnston County School District located in Benson, NC. The principal of West Johnston High is Ms Paula Coates. As of 2014, the students are 70.3% White, non-Hispanic; 13.2% Hispanic; 12.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 3% Multiracial; 0.7% Native American or Native Alaskan; 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Asian/Pacific Islander. 27.4% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 70.3% | 59.2% | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 20.4% | 14.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 12.3% | 16% | 25.5% |
| Multiracial | 3% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 27.4% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 8.3% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winston Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clayton | NC | 8.9 mi | |
| 2 | Eagle Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Raleigh | NC | 12.6 mi | |
| 3 | Hedingham | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Raleigh | NC | 19.8 mi | |
| 4 | Castlebrooke | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Linden | NC | 27.1 mi | |
| 5 | Ellerslie Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 27.5 mi | |
| 6 | Forest Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bunnlevel | NC | 28.2 mi | |
| 7 | Anderson Creek Club | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 29.3 mi | |
| 8 | Overhills Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 29.8 mi | |
| 9 | Kings Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 30.7 mi | |
| 10 | The Summit | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 31.5 mi | |
| 11 | Sunset Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 31.7 mi | |
| 12 | Patriot Park Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 32.4 mi | |
| 13 | Inverness | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 32.5 mi | |
| 14 | Kinwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 32.6 mi | |
| 15 | Deerfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 33.5 mi | |
| 16 | Stone Creek Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 33.6 mi | |
| 17 | College Lakes | Area of Town | Fayetteville | NC | 33.6 mi | |
| 18 | Forest Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 33.7 mi | |
| 19 | Stonegate Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Lake | NC | 34.2 mi | |
| 20 | Jacobs Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goldsboro | NC | 34.8 mi | |
| 21 | The Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goldsboro | NC | 34.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton | Princeton | NC | 21.5 mi | |
| 2 | North Ramsey Road | Fayetteville | NC | 28.5 mi | |
| 3 | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | NC | 34.7 mi | |
| 4 | Spring Lake by Ft Bragg Base | Spring Lake | NC | 34.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Raleigh National Guard | 22 mi. |
| Seymour Johnson AFB | 34.2 mi. |
| Pope Field | 35.6 mi. |
| Fort Bragg | 44 mi. |
