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Benton County

Mississippi · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 961 students, in a county of 7,589 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
961
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,016
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST
961 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
61%
Hispanic
2%
Black
35%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
0%
Black
44%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HICKORY FLAT ATTENDANCE CENTERHickory FlatOtherPK-12465·
ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAshlandElementaryPK-06274·
ASHLAND MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOLAshlandHigh07-12222·
BENTON CO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CENAshlandHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Benton County?
Benton County, Mississippi has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 961 students.
How many high schools are in Benton County?
Benton County, Mississippi has 2 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Benton County?
BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest school district in Benton County, serving approximately 961 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Benton County?
Benton County has roughly 7,589 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Benton County?
Median household income in Benton County is $46,016, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Benton County?
Approximately 12.8% 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 100.0% 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 Mississippi county average of 99.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton County schools?
Across Benton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Benton County?
Benton County residents are approximately 61% White, 2% Hispanic, 35% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Benton County is owner-occupied?
Benton County has about 4,091 housing units, of which roughly 86.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data