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Benton County

Indiana · Public K-12

Benton County is a Indiana county whose public-school system spans 3 campuses and approximately 1,601 students. Median household income runs about $65,875. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Benton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,601
-233 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
13%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,601
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
White
91%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
13%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 3 schools in Benton County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Benton Central Jr-Sr High SchoolOxfordHigh07-12792·
Prairie Crossing Elementary SchoolOxfordElementaryKG-06564·
Otterbein Elementary SchoolOtterbeinElementaryKG-06245·

Cities in Benton County

Oxford2 schoolsOtterbein1 school

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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 13%: 1,834 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,601 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Benton County closed 1 school, going from 4 to 3. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 84% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Benton County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Benton County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 1,601.
How many high schools are in Benton County?
Benton County, Indiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 792 students.
How many elementary schools are in Benton County?
Benton County, Indiana has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 809 students.
What is the largest school district in Benton County?
Benton Community School Corp is the largest school district in Benton County, serving approximately 1,601 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Benton County?
Benton County, Indiana has a population of approximately 8,735, with a median age of 40. About 24.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Benton County?
Median household income in Benton County is $65,875, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Benton County?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Benton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Benton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.6% of students in Benton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton County schools?
Across Benton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Benton County?
Benton County residents are approximately 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data