Best public schools in Benson, NC

5 public schools in Benson: 1 elementary · 2 middle · 1 high · 1 K-8. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

1 school in Benson

Benson Elementary 60.3

Johnston County Public Schools · Grades PK-5 · 603 students

ELA 57%Math 70%Science 65%

#499 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

2 schools in Benson, best first

McGee's Crossroads Middle 78.4

Johnston County Public Schools · Grades 6-8 · 736 students

ELA 64%Math 63%Science 78%

#100 of 460 in North Carolina

Benson Middle 55.8

Johnston County Public Schools · Grades 6-8 · 493 students

ELA 55%Math 55%Science 70%

#204 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

1 school in Benson

West Johnston High 46.4

Johnston County Public Schools · Grades 9-12 · 1,593 students

ELA 67%Math 53%Science 62%

#275 of 512 in North Carolina

K-8 schools

1 school in Benson

Meadow School 68.1

Johnston County Public Schools · Grades PK-8 · 661 students

ELA 60%Math 71%Science 79%

#56 of 174 in North Carolina

School districts serving Benson

Johnston County Public Schools 48

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