The highest-performing public high schools in reading in Johnston County, North Carolina
8 public high schools in Johnston County, North Carolina appear in this ranking of the highest-performing public high schools in reading, ranked by the share of students meeting or exceeding the state reading and writing standard. Clayton High leads the list at 65.7%, against a median of 60.3% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | % Proficient (Reading) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton High | Clayton, NC | 65.7% |
| 2 | West Johnston High | Benson, NC | 64.5% |
| 3 | Corinth Holders High | Wendell, NC | 63.2% |
| 4 | Cleveland High | Clayton, NC | 62.1% |
| 5 | North Johnston High | Kenly, NC | 58.5% |
| 6 | Princeton High | Princeton, NC | 56.6% |
| 7 | South Johnston High | Four Oaks, NC | 53.0% |
| 8 | Smithfield-Selma High | Smithfield, NC | 45.5% |
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