Benson Middle School in Benson, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Benson Middle School is a rural public school in Benson, North Carolina that is part of Johnston County Public School District. It serves 373 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

373 Students

35 Teachers

1600 N Wall St

Benson, NC 27504 View local requests

http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us

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Benson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Panzarella

Coach Saylors

Ms. Yarborough

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Benson Middle School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Benson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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