| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Newton School Corporation | Earl Park | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 862 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Benton Community School Corporation | Ambia | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,609 | 3 | K–12 | 6 |
How Benton County compares
Together they enroll 2,471 students across 6 schools. The largest is Benton Community School Corporation with 1,609 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Benton County, Indiana
Benton County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Benton County is South Newton School Corporation (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Benton County, IN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Benton County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Benton County, IN?
Of the districts serving Benton County, South Newton School Corporation has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.