For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,890 students in Benson, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benson, NC are Meadow School, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School and Benson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Benson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benson, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in Benson, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benson, NC include Meadow School, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School and Benson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benson?
3 public middle schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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