For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 675 students in Benton County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MS are Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Grades: PK-12
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle-high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MS include Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Middle-high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County, MS?
2 public middle schools are located in Benton County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, MS?
Benton County, MS public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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