For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 677 students in Benton County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MS are Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Benton County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory Flat Attendance Center, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle-high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Co Regional Vocational Cen
Vocational School
25 Industrial Drive
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MS include Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Middle-high School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
3 public high schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton County include: Ashland Middle-high School vs. Hickory Flat Attendance Center, Hickory Flat Attendance Center vs. Ashland Middle-high School
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