Total enrollment
2,150
-10 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Benton County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Benton County, Tennessee comes in at 8 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 2,150 students, with a county median household income near $51,746. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Benton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
2,150
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,746
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
837 students
Middle
1
373 students
High
3
563 students
Combined / other
2
377 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Benton County Public Schools
2,150 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
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Benton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Camden Central High School· 35.8%
- Briarwood School· 35.3%
- Big Sandy School· 33.4%
- Holladay Elementary· 30.3%
- Camden Jr High School· 27.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Central High School | Camden | High | 09-12 | 563 | · |
| Camden Elementary | Camden | Elementary | PK-02 | 442 | · |
| Briarwood School | Camden | Elementary | 03-05 | 395 | · |
| Camden Jr High School | Camden | Middle | 06-08 | 373 | · |
| Big Sandy School | Big Sandy | Combined | KG-12 | 243 | · |
| Holladay Elementary | Holladay | Combined | KG-09 | 134 | · |
| Benton County Academy | Camden | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
| Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center | Camden | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Benton County
About Benton County
Benton County is a small county of about 16,006 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,150 students across 8 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,746, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Tennessee median.
In terms of grade levels, Benton County covers 2 elementary schools (837 students), 1 middle school (373), 3 high schools (563), and 2 combined or other schools.
Benton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,150 students across Benton County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,150 students, held roughly steady from the 2,160 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Benton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Benton County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data