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Benton County

Missouri · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 2,589 students, in a county of 20,151 residents.

Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
2,589
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,567
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.8%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WARSAW R-IX
1,320 students · 3 districts 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
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
55
17.3% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WARSAW HIGH SCHOOLWarsawHigh09-12403·
COLE CAMP ELEM.Cole CampElementaryKG-06370·
COLE CAMP HIGHCole CampHigh07-12356·
NORTH ELEMENTARYWarsawElementaryKG-05355·
SOUTH ELEMENTARYEdwardsElementaryPK-05284·
JOHN BOISE MIDDLE SCHOOLWarsawMiddle06-08278·
LINCOLN ELEM.LincolnElementaryKG-06260·
LINCOLN HIGHLincolnHigh07-12253·
COLE CAMP PRESCHOOLCole CampPrekindergartenPK-PK30·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Benton County?
Benton County, Missouri has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,589 students.
How many high schools are in Benton County?
Benton County, Missouri has 3 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Benton County?
WARSAW R-IX is the largest school district in Benton County, serving approximately 1,320 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Benton County?
Benton County has roughly 20,151 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 $52,567, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Benton County?
Approximately 15.0% 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 76.8% 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 Missouri county average of 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton County schools?
Across Benton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Benton County?
Benton County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% 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 13,594 housing units, of which roughly 83.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data