Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bennett School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 182 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Bennett School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bennett School?
182 students attend Bennett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bennett School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett School?
Bennett School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett School offer ?
Bennett School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
Bennett is a small enough school that the teachers know the students and can reach out to them better than in a larger setting. The parents, grandparents and the staff cares about the students and the education they are receiving, they also support their students. It is very important that the parents take an interest in a child's education and make sure they are succeeding.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cdcbj
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 182 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
