Benhaven Elementary
Sanford, NC 27332
Phone: (919) 499-4811
Fax: (919) 499-1401
District: Harnett County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 1038 students
Benhaven Elementary, a public school located in Sanford, NC, serves grades PK-5 in the Harnett County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Benhaven Elementary is a public school located in Sanford, NC. 1038 students attend Benhaven Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
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Posted: June 19, 2019
Excellent staff, teachers and administrators! They have a true love for learning and they are always planning extra curricular events for the kids.
Posted: June 16, 2018
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Posted: June 16, 2018
Very good! This school has an excellent principal & teachers.
Posted: February 23, 2018
My 5th grade son was having problems focusing in class, then he started acting out. I attended every meeting and even sat in the classroom with teacher so we could work on improving his behavior and academics. My son told me his teacher was mean to him, and I just assumed he felt that way because of his lack of effort. The teacher and I came up with a way to keep him on track and she did not follow through. Then my son gave me specific word for word details of how she spoke to him. I went to address the principal my concerns and she said she had nothing to do with it. I was shocked with her lack of concern and unwillingness to address the issue. I spoke to the teacher and she was rude and short. Since my son left that school his current teachers have nothing but great things to say about him. I was disgusted with the administration lack of professionalism and support. I do not recommend this school. The small family atmosphere they have created which I initially viewed as a benefit seemed to prohibit any consequences or supportiviness with the families.
Posted: May 24, 2017
Posted: May 24, 2017
Not happy with school not having potable water. We switched from a charter school to be closer to home and didn't know the water had lead in it. Many of the parents where we live don't send their kids here but look for other options. Also tired of the petty notes. Plan to change our kid's school next year.
Posted: May 24, 2017
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Posted: February 11, 2016
Posted: February 11, 2016
Posted: February 11, 2016
Posted: February 11, 2016
I have a grandchild in the fourth grade at this school and I have been to talk to the teacher about my grandchildren concerns in the class one of which was being bullied by 3 boys as the whole year has progressed we talk to the teacher about problems that need to be resolved and the teacher has acted to our face like she genuinely cares to later on find out that she's the problem she yells at my grandchild singles him out in front of the class and he had to earn a gel pen in class that he did get he went to the bathroom for 2 minutes he said and came back and it was gone he told her someone took it and she ignored him so the next day he went to her and told her again and she tells him that he will just have to earn another one.this is supposed to be a fun along with learning time for a 9 year old but the only thing that he comes to me and says and I quote that's ok Mimi I don't have much longer to go and I'll be out of her class.this breaks my heart because this person I wouldn't say teacher has made 4th grade such a nightmare for a small child and I can say shame on you Lisa barefoot
Posted: October 29, 2015
We switched to this school after having a bad experience in another school in the county. Mrs Street, the principal, is amazing and is prompt to address all concerns. All of the teachers, no matter what grade, knew my son by name and greeted him in car line with a smile. It felt like a family there and all of the teachers seem to really love their job. I am so glad we gave them a shot.
Posted: November 10, 2012
My boys love it here. The teachers here really look out for the best interest of the students! I have met the counselor and the vice principal and they were both very helpful in making sure my children were a priority.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Seasons | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | The Summit | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 3.1 mi | |
| 3 | Sunset Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 3.4 mi | |
| 4 | Forest Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 6.6 mi | |
| 5 | Anderson Creek Club | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 7 mi | |
| 6 | Forest Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bunnlevel | NC | 7 mi | |
| 7 | Overhills Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 9.4 mi | |
| 8 | Woodlake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vass | NC | 9.4 mi | |
| 9 | Deerfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 10.9 mi | |
| 10 | Stonegate Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Lake | NC | 13.3 mi | |
| 11 | Vass Southern Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vass | NC | 13.3 mi | |
| 12 | Ellerslie Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 14.4 mi | |
| 13 | Castlebrooke | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Linden | NC | 16 mi | |
| 14 | Inverness | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 16.1 mi | |
| 15 | Queens Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 16.3 mi | |
| 16 | Patriot Park Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 16.3 mi | |
| 17 | Kings Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 16.3 mi | |
| 18 | Princess Gate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 16.4 mi | |
| 19 | College Lakes | Area of Town | Fayetteville | NC | 17.2 mi | |
| 20 | Whispering Winds | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 17.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vass | Vass | NC | 12.5 mi | |
| 2 | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | NC | 12.7 mi | |
| 3 | Spring Lake by Ft Bragg Base | Spring Lake | NC | 13.3 mi | |
| 4 | North Ramsey Road | Fayetteville | NC | 16.1 mi | |
| 5 | Whispering Pines | Whispering Pines | NC | 17.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pope Field | 12.4 mi. |
| Fort Bragg | 14.7 mi. |
| Camp Mackall | 31.2 mi. |
| Raleigh National Guard | 39 mi. |
