Benson Middle

Middle No virtual instruction Benson, NC Grades 06–08 Rural: Distant Raleigh-Cary, NC SchoolScore™ C (68.9)

Benson Middle is a public school administered by the Johnston County Public Schools district in Benson, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 377 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Middle School Average
Enrollment
377.0
State avg: 611.0
▼ 38% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.78:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 7% better
Free Lunch %
99.2%
State avg: 82.4%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Benson Middle
NCESSCH ID
370237000582
State School ID
NC-510-310
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1600 N Wall Street
City
Benson
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27504
County
Johnston County
Metro Area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37010
State Leg. Lower
37028
Latitude
35.3898
Longitude
-78.5317
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
377
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 374 99.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Johnston County Public Schools
LEAID
3702370
State LEA ID
NC-510
Phone
(919)934-6031
Website
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Smithfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$447,870K
Federal Revenue
$49,175K
State Revenue
$292,894K
Local Revenue
$105,801K
Total Expenditure
$458,157K
Instruction Exp.
$274,290K
Support Services
$133,112K
Other Current Exp.
$15,872K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benson Middle, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benson Middle?
377 students are enrolled at Benson Middle, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benson Middle have?
Benson Middle has 25.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Benson Middle serve?
Benson Middle serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Benson Middle a charter school?
Benson Middle is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benson Middle located in?
Benson Middle is located in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Benson Middle belong to?
Benson Middle is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district.
How much does Johnston County Public Schools spend per student?
The Johnston County Public Schools district spends approximately $1,215,270,557 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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