For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,086 students in Benson, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Benson, NC are West Johnston High School, Meadow School and Benson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Benson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Benson, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Johnston High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5935 Raleigh Road
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 934-7333
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 934-7333
Grades: 9-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7507 Nc Hwy 50 S
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Grades: PK-8
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13353 Nc Highway 210
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Grades: 5-8
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benson, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Benson, NC include West Johnston High School, Meadow School and Benson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benson?
5 public schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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