Total enrollment
909
-239 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
Benton County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Benton County, Mississippi hosts 4 public K-12 schools and around 909 students, averaging roughly 227 per campus. Benton County School District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Benton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 47%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
36%
was 46%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
909
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,016
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
91.3%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
262 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
212 students
Combined / other
1
435 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Benton County School District
909 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+
12.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Benton County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Hickory Flat Att Center· 49.8%
- Ashland Elementary School· 31.5%
- Ashland High School· 27.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Att Center | Hickory Flat | Combined | KG-12 | 435 | · |
| Ashland Elementary School | Ashland | Elementary | KG-06 | 262 | · |
| Ashland High School | Ashland | High | 07-12 | 212 | · |
| BENTON CO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CEN | Ashland | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Benton County
About Benton County
In Mississippi, Benton County is a small county of about 7,589 residents. 4 public schools across the county hosts about 909 students between them.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $46,016 a year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 8% below the Mississippi median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Benton County consists of 1 elementary school (262 students), 2 high schools (212), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Benton County is Benton County School District, which alone enrolls about 909 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Benton County has decreased 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,148 students to 909. Over that span, Benton County lost 1 school, going from 4 to 3. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 46% to 36% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Benton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data