Public schools in Benson, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Benson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,062
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Benson public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Benson, NC: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,062 students, an average of 812 per school. The largest campus is West Johnston High (1,563 students), and the largest elementary school is Benson Elementary (719).
Every listed school belongs to Johnston County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Benson
Elementary schools in Benson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Elementary Johnston County Public Schools | PK–05 | 719 | 15.9:1 | |
| Meadow School Johnston County Public Schools | PK–08 | 646 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Benson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Middle Johnston County Public Schools | 06–08 | 377 | 14.8:1 | |
| McGee's Crossroads Middle Johnston County Public Schools | 06–08 | 757 | 18:1 |
High schools in Benson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Johnston High Johnston County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,563 | 23.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.5%
- Hispanic31.8%
- Black12.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Benson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,062 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Benson
How many public schools are in Benson, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Benson: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,062 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Benson?
All listed public schools with an address in Benson belong to Johnston County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Benson?
West Johnston High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Benson, with 1,563 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Benson?
No school with an address in Benson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Benson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Benson public schools is 15.9:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Benson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities