| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County School District | Ashland | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 961 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Benton County compares
It enrolls 961 students across 4 schools. Its rating of 5/10 is below the Mississippi average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Benton County, Mississippi
Benton County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Benton County is Benton County School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Benton County, MS?
1 school district serves zip codes in Benton County, MS. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Benton County, MS?
Of the districts serving Benton County, Benton County School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 43rd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.