For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,890 students in Benson, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benson, NC are Meadow School, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School and Benson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Benson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7507 Nc Hwy 50 S
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Gr: PK-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13353 Nc Highway 210
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Gr: 5-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benson, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benson, NC include Meadow School, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School and Benson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benson?
3 public middle schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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