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Best Schools in Benton, TN
Benton, TN has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,025 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Benton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton, TN
The top high schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1498 Students
2. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
3. Bradley Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton, TN
The top middle schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocoee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
2. Lake Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
3. Chilhowee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton, TN
The top elementary schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Michigan Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
2. Park View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
3. South Polk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
4. Benton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
5. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton, TN has a total population of 4,635 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton, 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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, 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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton, TN
How many schools are in Benton, TN?
Benton, TN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,025 students in total.
How do schools in Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Benton score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Benton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton?
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: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Benton
4 of 4 schools in Benton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Benton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.