Benson Middle School

Benson, NC

Benson Middle School

1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504

Phone: 919-894-3889
Johnston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 4 out of 10 stars

Grades Served: 5-8
Enrollment: 511

Type: Regular School

Benson Middle School

Metro Area Ranking

#157

Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #157 of 189 of the best elementary schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (17th percentile). Click the link to see all 189 elementary schools.

#70

Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #70 of 92 of the best middle schools in Raleigh and surrounding areas (24th percentile). Cick the link to see all 92 middle schools.

State Ranking

#1087

Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #1087 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (29th percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

#498

Statewide Middle School Ranking: Benson Middle School is ranked #498 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (36th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, Benson Middle School is a 4-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Johnston County, NC. Benson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students and serves grades 5-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

81.2
(Met Growth)

Student Growth Score: Benson Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 81.2. This placed Benson Middle School in the 64th 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.

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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

Asian - N/A

Black - 17%

Hispanic - 39%

Two or More Races - 6%

Pacific Islander - N/A

White - 38%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Benson Middle 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 5

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

14% - Level 4 (Solid)

27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 6

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

19% - Level 4 (Solid)

15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

33% - Level 4 (Solid)

18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

45% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

12% - Level 4 (Solid)

14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

74% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 5

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

13% - Level 4 (Solid)

17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

11% - Level 4 (Solid)

25% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

5% - Level 5 (Superior)

13% - Level 4 (Solid)

29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

< 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

16% - Level 4 (Solid)

16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 5

7% - Level 5 (Superior)

47% - Level 4 (Solid)

15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

16% - Level 5 (Superior)

40% - Level 4 (Solid)

14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

30% - 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 Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Regular Schools Nearby

School Name	Stars	Distance	City	Grades Served
Benson Elementary School	6	1.5 miles	Benson	PK-4
South Johnston High School	4	2.8 miles	Four Oaks	9-12
Dunn Middle School	3	5.8 miles	Dunn	6-8
Meadow School	7	6.5 miles	Benson	PK-8
Dunn Elementary School	2	6.9 miles	Dunn	PK-5
Four Oaks Elementary School	6	7.1 miles	Four Oaks	PK-5
Coats-Erwin Middle School	3	7.3 miles	Dunn	6-8
Triton High School	5	8.3 miles	Erwin	9-12
Four Oaks Middle School	5	8.3 miles	Four Oaks	6-8
Coats Elementary School	2	8.4 miles	Coats	PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School	7	8.9 miles	Angier	PK-5
Erwin Elementary School	2	8.9 miles	Erwin	PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Middle School	6	9.1 miles	Benson	6-8
West Johnston High School	6	9.3 miles	Benson	9-12
Dixon Road Elementary School	9	10.5 miles	Willow Spring	PK-5

School Name	Stars	Distance	Grades Served
Benson Elementary School	6	1.5 miles	PK-4
South Johnston High School	4	2.8 miles	9-12
Dunn Middle School	3	5.8 miles	6-8
Meadow School	7	6.5 miles	PK-8
Dunn Elementary School	2	6.9 miles	PK-5
Four Oaks Elementary School	6	7.1 miles	PK-5
Coats-Erwin Middle School	3	7.3 miles	6-8
Triton High School	5	8.3 miles	9-12
Four Oaks Middle School	5	8.3 miles	6-8
Coats Elementary School	2	8.4 miles	PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School	7	8.9 miles	PK-5
Erwin Elementary School	2	8.9 miles	PK-5
McGee's Crossroads Middle School	6	9.1 miles	6-8
West Johnston High School	6	9.3 miles	9-12
Dixon Road Elementary School	9	10.5 miles	PK-5

Charters Schools Nearby

School Name	Stars	Distance	City	Grades Served
Neuse Charter School	7	15.4 miles	Smithfield	K-12
Johnston Charter Academy	8	18.8 miles	Clayton	K-8

School Name	Stars	Distance	Grades Served
Neuse Charter School	7	15.4 miles	K-12
Johnston Charter Academy	8	18.8 miles	K-8


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