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Benton Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 961 students in Benton Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Benton Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
961 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Benton Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
427 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
45%
47%
# White Students
461 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
48%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
93
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
18
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,841 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,841
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,567
$12,013
Best Benton Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
Magnet School
(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
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Co Regional Vocational Cen
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
25 Industrial Drive
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Co School District?
Benton Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Benton Co School District?
Benton Co School District is ranked #79 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Co School District?
48% of Benton Co School District students are White, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Co School District?
Benton Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Benton Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,567 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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