Top 5 Best Benton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,105 students in Benton County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Benton County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, TN are Briarwood School, Camden Jr High School and Big Sandy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Benton County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Math: 38% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
169 Briarwood Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4257
Grades: 3-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Camden Jr High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4518
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Camden Central High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7254
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Holladay Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Stokes Rd
Holladay, TN 38341
(731) 584-6874
Grades: K-9
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton County Academy
175 Briarwood Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-1372
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 Washington Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4918
Grades: PK-2
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
155 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4492
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Benton County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, TN include Briarwood School, Camden Jr High School and Big Sandy School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County, TN?
8 public schools are located in Benton County, TN.
What percentage of students in Benton County, TN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Benton County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, TN?
Benton County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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