Benson Middle School

Benson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8
1600 N Wall St,  Benson, NC
Johnston County Schools
1.7
2.0
483 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Dana Jeringan
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
50.7%
State Average
54.6%
Science
61.3%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
38.7%
White
37.8%
Black
17%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.7 3 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
3/20/2019
At Benson Middle there isnt much special although there are many students here you dont really get that many choises for electives. Neither are there many launguage classes other than spanish, which is nice but before i came here I was learning French and couldn't countinue. , . .
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 12 Reviews
1.0 student
12/6/2025
I'm a current 7th grade student here at Benson Middle School. We have had the opportunity to attend other schools in the area and clearly this school needs help! For most of my classes the lessons are behind from what I have learned at other schools in 6th grade, here we are given 2hrs to complete a...
2.0 parent
11/19/2025
Benson Middle School is located in a rural, lower income and undeserved area of Johnston County. To describe this is school in a few words it would be, Low-achieving - Limited resources and insufficient supplies - Uninspiring teaching quality and Ineffective leadership - Low academic and behavioral...
1.0 parent
11/11/2023
In our first few weeks of school there was a huge confusion with what teachers were assigned to what classroom. That was figured out then we were notified that we can request teacher credentials to only find out most are barely qualified or still working on earning their degree? So that means studen...
1.0 parent
10/12/2023
Let me start by saying we have removed our children from Benson Middle School due to the lack of progress they are actually making. Do your own research but staff are under qualified or have degrees in subjects unrelated to the course being taught, substitutes or just graduated high school. Coming f...

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Benson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Benson, NC, in the Benson neighborhood, and is served by the Johnston County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 483 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Benson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $316,565. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Johnston High School, Foundations Christian Academy, Chinquapin Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Benson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benson Middle School.

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