Best Schools in Benton County, TN
Benton County, TN has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,187 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, 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, TN
The top high schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton County, TN
The top middle schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camden Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, TN
The top elementary schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Briarwood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 381 Students
2. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 473 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton County, TN has a total population of 15,864 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton County, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton County, TN.
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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton County, TN
How many schools are in Benton County, TN?
Benton County, TN has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,187 students in total.
How do schools in Benton County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Benton County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, 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: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benton County
3 places in Benton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Benton County (6 schools)