Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School

13353 Nc Highway 210
Benson, NC 27504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 736 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

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 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1245 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
45%
51%
55%
50%
83%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
14%
25%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
736 students attend Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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