Johnston Wh Elementary School in Hickory, NC, serves 19 co鈥揺d students in grades K through 8 within a suburban community setting.
The school follows a Seventh Day Adventist religious affiliation and operates under the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
With one teacher on staff, the student鈥搕eacher ratio at this school is 19:1.
The student body is 62.5% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among private schools in North Carolina.
Johnston Wh Elementary School offers regular elementary and secondary education from kindergarten to eighth grade in a midsize suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Johnston Wh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Practicing the Presence of Jesus
- WHJS is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian School located in Hickory, NC for K-8th grade students of All faiths & backgrounds.
- Full scholarships are available.
- Serving Catawba County and surrounding communities.
- "Students in U.S. Adventist schools perform a half-grade-level better than the national average. And the longer they attend, the greater their success CognitiveGensis."
- Electives include Art & Music. After -care available.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Johnston Wh Elementary School?
The application deadline for Johnston Wh Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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