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Best Schools in Benson, NC
Benson, NC has 16 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,611 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Benson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benson, NC
The top high schools in Benson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
2. South Johnston High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
3. Triton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benson, NC
The top middle schools in Benson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Four Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
3. Benson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
4. Dunn Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
5. Coats-erwin Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benson, NC
The top elementary schools in Benson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
2. Meadow School
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students
3. Benson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
4. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
5. Four Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students
6. Dunn Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students
7. Coats Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 671 Students
8. Erwin Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benson, NC has a total population of 14,911 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benson, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benson, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benson, NC
How many schools are in Benson, NC?
Benson, NC has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,611 students in total.
How do schools in Benson perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Benson score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Benson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Benson
5 of 5 schools in Benson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Benson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.