Benson: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in Benson. West Johnston High is the largest at 1,469 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,946 students.
- ~856 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 856 residents per school. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Johnston County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,946 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 236 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,070 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 52.5% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Heritage Bible College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Heritage Bible College |
| Nearest College · City | Dunn |
| Nearest College · Phone | (910) 892-3178 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mary Duncan Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 100 W Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (919) 894-3724 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27504 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1820 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12