For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,493 students in Benson, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, NC are Meadow School, Benson Elementary School and Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benson, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7507 Nc Hwy 50 S
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Grades: PK-8
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13353 Nc Highway 210
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-6003
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #44.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3889
Grades: 5-8
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, NC include Meadow School, Benson Elementary School and Mcgee's Crossroads Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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