Top 3 Best Benton County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 961 students in Benton County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, MS are Hickory Flat Attendance Center, Ashland Elementary School and Ashland Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Benton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Grades: PK-12
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Co Regional Vocational Cen
Vocational School
Magnet School
25 Industrial Drive
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, MS

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Benton County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, MS include Hickory Flat Attendance Center, Ashland Elementary School and Ashland Middle-high School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County?
4 public schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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