Total enrollment
2,150
+150 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
8 schools in Benton County
Tennessee · 2,150 students · 3 cities
Benton County's public schools total 8 across the district, with enrollment of about 2,150 and an average school size near 269.
4-year change in Benton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Benton County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,150 | #97 of 135 | #4,194 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #87 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.1% | #99 of 123 | #5,695 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About Benton County
Benton County administers 8 public schools across Tennessee, collectively enrolling roughly 2,150 students.
In terms of grade levels, Benton County covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, and 2 combined or other.
Per-school enrollment averages around 269 in this district, lower than the Tennessee typical of 537.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,150 students, rose 8% from the 2,000 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Benton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.