Benson Middle

bms.johnston.k12.nc.us

511 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Benson Middle School, located at 1600 N. Wall Street in Benson, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement among its adolescent student population.

As a key educational hub in the Benson community, the school encourages collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to create an inclusive atmosphere. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Benson Middle typically offers various extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build social skills. For current updates, academic calendars, and specific information regarding school policies or faculty, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us](http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us).

511

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	198
Black	87
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
198 (38.7 %)
White
193 (37.8 %)
Black
87 (17.0 %)
Two or More
30 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)894-3889
Website:	http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 129

Grade 8 138