Benton Central Junior-Senior High School is the only high school in Benton County, Indiana, and is located five miles southeast of Fowler in Atkinson. The school mascot is the Bison.
Serving 790 students in grades 7-12, Benton Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Benton Central Jr-sr High School's student population of 790 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benton Central Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Central Jr-sr High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1080 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Central Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School is ranked #1080 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton Central Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Benton Central Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Benton Central Jr-sr High School?
790 students attend Benton Central Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Benton Central Jr-sr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Central Jr-sr High School?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benton Central Jr-sr High School offer ?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Central Jr-sr High School part of?
Benton Central Jr-sr High School is part of Benton Community School Corp School District.
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