For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 709 students in Benton County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MS are Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Grades: PK-12
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MS include Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County, MS?
2 public elementary schools are located in Benton County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, MS?
Benton County, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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