For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 375 students in Bentonia, MS.
The top ranked public school in Bentonia, MS is Bentonia Gibbs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bentonia, MS public school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bentonia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bentonia, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bentonia Gibbs School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10340 Hwy 433 West
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Bentonia, MS 39040
(662) 755-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bentonia, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Bentonia, MS include Bentonia Gibbs School.
How many public schools are located in Bentonia?
1 public schools are located in Bentonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentonia?
Bentonia public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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