For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,719 students in Benton, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Benton, LA are Kingston Elementary School, Benton Intermediate School and Benton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Benton, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 Fairburn Ave
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2500
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2500
Grades: K-4
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6140 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5310
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5310
Grades: 5-6
| 872 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6136 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5250
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Benton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Grades: 8-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
562 Highway 162
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5170
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5170
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Benton, LA include Kingston Elementary School, Benton Intermediate School and Benton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Benton?
5 public schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Benton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benton include: Benton Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
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