- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benson, NC
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcgee's Crossroads Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237002671
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Benson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237002671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370237002671 · Benson, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 18.9:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 757
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
757 students
What this shows Mcgee's Crossroads Middle reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgee's Crossroads Middle compares
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgee's Crossroads Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgee's Crossroads Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
How many students attend Mcgee's Crossroads Middle?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgee's Crossroads Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgee's Crossroads Middle is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgee's Crossroads Middle?
41.8% of students at Mcgee's Crossroads Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgee's Crossroads Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mcgee's Crossroads Middle is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Benson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgee's Crossroads Middle?
Mcgee's Crossroads Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcgee's Crossroads Middle rank among public schools in Benson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgee's Crossroads Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Benson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benson on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Mcgee's Crossroads Middle, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.