Total enrollment
1,601
+97 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Benton County
Indiana · Public K-12
Benton County is a Indiana county whose public-school system spans 3 schools and approximately 1,601 students. Median household income runs about $65,875. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Benton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Benton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.6% | #72 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,601 | #84 of 91 | #2,426 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #90 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #10 of 91 | #935 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 57.7% | #14 of 91 | #1,212 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.1% | #40 of 91 | #1,866 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
8,735
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,601
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,875
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.6%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
2
809 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
792 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Benton Community School Corp
1,601 students · 1 district in Benton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Benton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.6% under 18
Test scores in Benton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Central Jr-Sr High School | Oxford | High | 07-12 | 792 | · |
| Prairie Crossing Elementary School | Oxford | Elementary | KG-06 | 564 | · |
| Otterbein Elementary School | Otterbein | Elementary | KG-06 | 245 | · |
Cities in Benton County
About Benton County
Across the compact Indiana county of Benton County of about 8,735 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,601 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,875, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 6% lower than the Indiana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Benton County consists of 2 elementary schools (809 students), and 1 high school (792).
Benton Community School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,601 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 6%: 1,504 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,601 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Benton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data