Benton County Schools & Education
Benton County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,254
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#2
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Benton County
Measured School Summary
Benton County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,254 per pupil, Benton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 49% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Benton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #2 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,254
$747 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Benton County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Benton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Benton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Benton Community School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,609 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Benton Community School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Benton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Benton County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused Rural Education in Benton County
Benton County operates a concentrated educational landscape with just three public schools serving a total of 1,609 students. The system consists of two elementary schools and one junior-senior high school, all managed by a single unified district. This small-scale infrastructure provides a highly localized experience for every student in the county.
One District, One Community Focus
Benton Community School Corp is the sole district in the county, providing a unified educational path for all 1,609 students. There are no charter schools, which simplifies the school choice process for local families. This single-district model fosters a strong sense of community identity centered around the local schools.
Small-Town Feel with a Rural Heart
Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage and open spaces. Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is the largest facility with 790 students, while Otterbein Elementary remains more intimate with only 258 students. The average school size is 536, offering a traditional environment where students and staff know each other well.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Benton County
Reported Enrollment
1,609
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Benton County
Benton Community School Corp
3 Public Schools in Benton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Central Jr-Sr High School | Record | Benton Community School Corp | Oxford, 47971Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 790 |
| Prairie Crossing Elementary School | Record | Benton Community School Corp | Oxford, 47971Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 561 |
| Otterbein Elementary School | Record | Benton Community School Corp | Otterbein, 47970Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 258 |
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
Benton Community School Corp
Oxford, 47971 / Rural: Distant
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Benton Community School Corp
Oxford, 47971 / Rural: Distant
Otterbein Elementary School
Benton Community School Corp
Otterbein, 47970 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,254
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Benton County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Benton County, Indiana?
Benton County operates a concentrated educational landscape with just three public schools serving a total of 1,609 students. The system consists of two elementary schools and one junior-senior high school, all managed by a single unified district. This small-scale infrastructure provides a highly localized experience for every student in the county.
What are the major school districts in Benton County, Indiana?
Benton Community School Corp is the sole district in the county, providing a unified educational path for all 1,609 students. There are no charter schools, which simplifies the school choice process for local families. This single-district model fosters a strong sense of community identity centered around the local schools.
What is the school experience like in Benton County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage and open spaces. Benton Central Jr-Sr High School is the largest facility with 790 students, while Otterbein Elementary remains more intimate with only 258 students. The average school size is 536, offering a traditional environment where students and staff know each other well.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.