Serving 790 students in grades 7-12, Benton Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton Central Jr-sr High School's student population of 790 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benton Central Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Central Jr-sr High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1002 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Central Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School is ranked #1002 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Central Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Central Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Benton Central Jr-sr High School?
790 students attend Benton Central Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Benton Central Jr-sr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Central Jr-sr High School?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benton Central Jr-sr High School offer ?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Benton Central Jr-sr High School part of?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School is part of Benton Community School Corp School District.
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