Benhaven Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, North Carolina 27332 · Harnett County Schools
#257 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#20499 of 50,301 nationally
About Benhaven Elementary
Benhaven Elementary is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Harnett County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,065 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 257th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,065.
There are 19 schools in Sanford; Benhaven Elementary ranks 2nd of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benhaven Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benhaven Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Johnsonville Elementary
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 4.1 km away
Highland Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students · 4.9 km away
Highland Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students · 5.3 km away
Western Harnett Middle
Lillington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students · 8.6 km away
Western Harnett High
Lillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,324 students · 9.2 km away
Anderson Creek Academy
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 12 km away
Greenwood Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 12 km away
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
628 students · 12 km away
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
587 students · 13 km away
Broadway Elementary
Broadway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,066 students
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1,052 students
Four Oaks Elementary
Four Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,051 students
Cox Mill Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,086 students
Weddington Hills Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,038 students
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benhaven Elementary a good school?
Benhaven Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #257 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benhaven Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Benhaven Elementary ranks #257 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #20499 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benhaven Elementary?
Benhaven Elementary had 1,065 students in 2025.
Is Benhaven Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Benhaven Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benhaven Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benhaven Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.