South Johnston High School is a high school for grades 9???2 located in Four Oaks, North Carolina, near Benson. The school was built in 1969 in order to integrate the area's "all-white" and "all-black" schools. The principal is William Weaver, one of the former assistant principals at the school.
Serving 1,355 students in grades 9-12, South Johnston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Johnston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Johnston High School's student population of 1,355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Johnston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Johnston High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1936 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
12%
24%
White
48%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)91%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Johnston High School's ranking?
South Johnston High School is ranked #1936 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Johnston High School often compared to?
South Johnston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Johnston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Johnston High School?
The graduation rate of South Johnston High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Johnston High School?
1,355 students attend South Johnston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Johnston High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Johnston High School?
South Johnston High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Johnston High School offer ?
South Johnston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Johnston High School part of?
South Johnston High School is part of Johnston County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
South Joghnston High School is a excellent school for any student. The teachers are niceand they provide lots of things for a student to attend through out their school year.They have a great amount of sports that a child can join and they will get a great education.
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