Benton County Public Schools
Benton County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,020
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Benton County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Benton County has 3 district entries. Benton Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Vinton has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Benton County
Reported Enrollment
4,020
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Benton County
Benton Comm School District
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Belle Plaine Comm School District
12 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilford Elementary School | Listed only | Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District | Vinton, 52349Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 578 |
| Benton Community Senior High School | Listed only | Benton Comm School District | Van Horne, 52346Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 496 |
| Vinton-Shellsburg High School | Listed only | Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District | Vinton, 52349Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 425 |
| Atkins Elementary School | Listed only | Benton Comm School District | Atkins, 52206Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 406 |
| Norway Elementary School | Listed only | Benton Comm School District | Norway, 52318Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 338 |
| Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School | Listed only | Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District | Vinton, 52349Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 318 |
| Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School | Listed only | Center Point-Urbana Comm School District | Center Point, 52213Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 304 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Listed only | Belle Plaine Comm School District | Belle Plaine, 52208Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 286 |
| Benton Community Middle School | Listed only | Benton Comm School District | Van Horne, 52346Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 235 |
| Shellsburg Elementary School | Listed only | Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District | Shellsburg, 52332Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 234 |
| Keystone Elementary School | Listed only | Benton Comm School District | Keystone, 52249Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 207 |
| Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School | Listed only | Belle Plaine Comm School District | Belle Plaine, 52208Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 193 |
Tilford Elementary School
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Vinton, 52349 / Rural: Fringe
Benton Community Senior High School
Benton Comm School District
Van Horne, 52346 / Rural: Distant
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Vinton, 52349 / Rural: Fringe
Atkins Elementary School
Benton Comm School District
Atkins, 52206 / Rural: Fringe
Norway Elementary School
Benton Comm School District
Norway, 52318 / Rural: Distant
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Vinton, 52349 / Town: Distant
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
Center Point-Urbana Comm School District
Center Point, 52213 / Rural: Distant
Longfellow Elementary School
Belle Plaine Comm School District
Belle Plaine, 52208 / Rural: Remote
Benton Community Middle School
Benton Comm School District
Van Horne, 52346 / Rural: Distant
Shellsburg Elementary School
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Shellsburg, 52332 / Rural: Distant
Keystone Elementary School
Benton Comm School District
Keystone, 52249 / Rural: Distant
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School
Belle Plaine Comm School District
Belle Plaine, 52208 / Rural: Remote
Benton County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Benton County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Benton County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Benton County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Benton County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Benton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Benton County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.