Benton County Schools & Education
Benton County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
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 93.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,058
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,215
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 47/100
State Score Position
#1
of 95 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Benton County
Measured School Summary
Benton County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,058 per pupil, Benton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 46% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 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
8 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #1 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,058
$843 above the state average
School coverage
8
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 8 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
#1
of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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 County
Elementary to high school visible
2,163 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Benton County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Tennessee
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.
Exceptional Graduation Performance in Benton
Benton County supports a small but efficient network of eight public schools serving 2,163 students. The district includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools that serve the local population.
Stellar Graduation Rates Peak at 97%
The county boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than both the state average of 93.3% and the national average of 87%. This performance is backed by a per-pupil investment of $7,058, which surpasses the state average of $6,215.
Camden Central Leads the Single District
Benton County operates one single district that manages all eight schools with no charter options available. Camden Central High School is the district's largest campus, providing education to 521 students.
Intimate Learning in a Town Setting
Most students attend one of the six schools located in town settings, where the average school size is just 361 students. This smaller enrollment creates an intimate learning environment compared to larger urban districts.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Benton County
Reported Enrollment
2,163
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Benton County
Benton County
8 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Central High School | Record | Benton County | Camden, 38320Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 521 |
| Camden Elementary | Record | Benton County | Camden, 38320Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 473 |
| Briarwood School | Record | Benton County | Camden, 38320Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 381 |
| Camden Jr High School | Record | Benton County | Camden, 38320Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 371 |
| Big Sandy School | Record | Benton County | Big Sandy, 38221Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 288 |
| Holladay Elementary | Record | Benton County | Holladay, 38341Rural: Remote | KG–9 | Other | 129 |
| Benton County Academy | Record | Benton County | Camden, 38320Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 0 |
| Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center | Record | Benton County | Camden, 38320Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center
Benton County
Camden, 38320 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,058
State avg $6,215
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Schools in Benton County, Tennessee — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Benton County, Tennessee?
Benton County supports a small but efficient network of eight public schools serving 2,163 students. The district includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools that serve the local population.
How do schools in Benton County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than both the state average of 93.3% and the national average of 87%. This performance is backed by a per-pupil investment of $7,058, which surpasses the state average of $6,215.
What are the major school districts in Benton County, Tennessee?
Benton County operates one single district that manages all eight schools with no charter options available. Camden Central High School is the district's largest campus, providing education to 521 students.
What is the school experience like in Benton County?
Most students attend one of the six schools located in town settings, where the average school size is just 361 students. This smaller enrollment creates an intimate learning environment compared to larger urban districts.
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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.