How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benson Middle | Cleveland High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benson, NC | Clayton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 377 | 1,889 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 19:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.4% | 31.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benson Middle | Cleveland High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| District | Johnston County Public Schools | Johnston County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benson Middle | Cleveland High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.1% | 49.4% |
| African American | 19.1% | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5% | 24.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benson Middle | Cleveland High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 188.5:1 | 377.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.5% | 16.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 140 | 287 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.