Best High Schools in Benson, NC

Benson, NC has 3 high schools with 2,899 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Benson score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Benson meet expectations.

1. Johnston Co Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

2. Triton High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students

3. South Johnston High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students

Best Middle Schools in Benson, NC

Benson, NC has 6 middle schools with 3,355 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Benson score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benson exceed expectations.

1. Four Oaks Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

2. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students

3. Coats-erwin Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

4. Benson Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students

5. Dunn Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Benson, NC

Benson, NC has 6 elementary schools with 4,607 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Benson score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benson meet expectations.

1. Dixon Road Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students

2. Meadow School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students

3. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students

4. Four Oaks Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students

5. Benson Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students

6. Coats Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 671 Students

7. Dunn Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 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

10,861

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

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

D+

20.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

906 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Benson, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Benson, NC

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Hardee Cross Roads, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Coats, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Four Oaks, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Coats Crossroads, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Peacocks Crossroads, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Angier, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Erwin, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Flowers, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Buies Creek, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smithfield, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations