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Benson Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1600 N Wall Street, Benson, NC 27504 · (919) 894-3889 · Part of Johnston County Schools
Students
377
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Benson Middle
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 23.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47.2%
Location
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1600 N Wall Street, Benson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6129
Grade 7118
Grade 8130
Enrollment over time
493’20
483’21
511’22
493’23
377’24
Down 23.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 44%White 32%Black 19%Two or more races 5%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.