For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,230 students in Benton, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Benton, TN are Benton Elementary School, Chilhowee Middle School and Polk County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Benton, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Chilhowee Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Polk County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Benton, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Benton, TN include Benton Elementary School, Chilhowee Middle School and Polk County High School.
How many public schools are located in Benton, TN?
4 public schools are located in Benton, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton, TN?
Benton, TN public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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