Benson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benson, North Carolina 27504 · Johnston County Public Schools
#1405 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#48989 of 50,301 nationally
About Benson Elementary
Benson Elementary is a public elementary located in Benson, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 719 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1405th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 719.
There are 5 schools in Benson; Benson Elementary ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
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 Benson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benson Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students · 2.4 km away
South Johnston High
Four Oaks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,355 students · 5.0 km away
Dunn Middle
Dunn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students · 8.9 km away
Coats-Erwin Middle
Dunn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students · 10.0 km away
Dunn Elementary
Dunn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students · 11 km away
Harnett County Early College
Dunn · Public high · Grades 9–13
185 students · 11 km away
Coats Elementary
Coats · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students · 11 km away
Triton High
Erwin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students · 12 km away
Four Oaks Elementary
Four Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,051 students · 12 km away
McGee's Crossroads Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Southwest Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
Wallburg Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
Berewick Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
Lake Myra Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
Morton Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Sedge Garden Elementary
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benson Elementary a good school?
Benson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 11.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1405 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 Benson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Benson Elementary ranks #1405 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #48989 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benson Elementary?
Benson Elementary had 719 students in 2025.
Is Benson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Benson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.