Best Schools in Benton County, MS
Benton County, MS has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 961 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Benton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton County, MS
The top high schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, MS
The top elementary schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton County, MS has a total population of 7,646 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton County, MS
How many schools are in Benton County, MS?
Benton County, MS has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 961 students in total.
How do schools in Benton County perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Benton County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Benton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benton County
2 places in Benton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Ashland (2)
- Hickory Flat (1)
School districts (1)
- Benton Co School Dist (3 schools)