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Benson Elementary School

Benson, NC


Benson Elementary School
2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC  27504
Phone: 919-894-4233
Johnston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: PK-4
Enrollment: 591
Type: Regular School
Benson Elementary School

Benson Elementary School



Metro Area Ranking

#119
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Benson Elementary School is ranked #119 of 189 of the best elementary schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (37th percentile). Click the link to see all 189 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#665
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Benson Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (57th percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

Overall, Benson Elementary School is a 6-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Johnston County, NC. Benson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students and serves grades PK-4. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

86.2
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Benson Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 86.2. This placed Benson Elementary School in the 75th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

B
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.








Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 18%
 Black - 18%
 Hispanic - 35%
 Hispanic - 35%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 40%
 White - 40%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Benson Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 3

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 44% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 22% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 11% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 48% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 48% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 25% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Benson Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Benson Middle School
1.5 miles Benson 5-8
South Johnston High School
3.5 miles Four Oaks 9-12
Dunn Middle School
5.5 miles Dunn 6-8
Coats-Erwin Middle School
6.2 miles Dunn 6-8
Dunn Elementary School
6.8 miles Dunn PK-5
Coats Elementary School
7.0 miles Coats PK-5
Triton High School
7.5 miles Erwin 9-12
Four Oaks Elementary School
7.7 miles Four Oaks PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
7.8 miles Angier PK-5
Meadow School
7.9 miles Benson PK-8
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
8.1 miles Benson 6-8
Erwin Elementary School
8.3 miles Erwin PK-5
West Johnston High School
8.6 miles Benson 9-12
Four Oaks Middle School
9.1 miles Four Oaks 6-8
Dixon Road Elementary School
9.4 miles Willow Spring PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Benson Middle School
1.5 miles 5-8
South Johnston High School
3.5 miles 9-12
Dunn Middle School
5.5 miles 6-8
Coats-Erwin Middle School
6.2 miles 6-8
Dunn Elementary School
6.8 miles PK-5
Coats Elementary School
7.0 miles PK-5
Triton High School
7.5 miles 9-12
Four Oaks Elementary School
7.7 miles PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
7.8 miles PK-5
Meadow School
7.9 miles PK-8
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
8.1 miles 6-8
Erwin Elementary School
8.3 miles PK-5
West Johnston High School
8.6 miles 9-12
Four Oaks Middle School
9.1 miles 6-8
Dixon Road Elementary School
9.4 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
15.9 miles Smithfield K-12
Johnston Charter Academy
18.3 miles Clayton K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Neuse Charter School
15.9 miles K-12
Johnston Charter Academy
18.3 miles K-8