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Clayton Middle School vs. Benson Middle School

Should you attend Clayton Middle School or Benson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Clayton Middle School
490 Guy Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Benson Middle School
1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Clayton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Clayton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 493 students in grades 5-8, Benson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
582 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clayton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clayton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clayton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1563 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1940 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clayton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clayton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clayton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clayton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clayton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benson Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
132
Grade 6 Students
200
116
Grade 7 Students
190
127
Grade 8 Students
192
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clayton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clayton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clayton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clayton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clayton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clayton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnston County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clayton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clayton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clayton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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