Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: McGee's Crossroads Middle serves the west part of Benson, NC, covering an area of approximately 54.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
22%
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Black
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School's ranking?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School is ranked #1245 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School often compared to?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School?
757 students attend Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School offer ?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School part of?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School is part of Johnston County School District.
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