For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 511 students in Benton, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, TN are Polk County High School and Polk Innovative Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Benton, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polk County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Benton, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, TN include Polk County High School and Polk Innovative Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Benton?
2 public high schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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