McGee's Crossroads Middle

mxm.johnston.k12.nc.us

749 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McGee’s Crossroads Middle School, located in Benson, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle school population. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills and character education.

Beyond the classroom, McGee’s Crossroads Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to help students discover their interests and build meaningful social connections. The school maintains a strong emphasis on parental and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.

749

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGee's Crossroads Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	223
Black	84
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (54.9 %)
Hispanic
223 (29.8 %)
Black
84 (11.2 %)
Two or More
27 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)894-6003
Website:	http://mxm.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
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 6 243

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 269