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Best Benton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 58%), 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 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashland Middle-high School, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Rebel Dr.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
(662) 333-7731
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle-high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Co Regional Vocational Cen
Vocational School
25 Industrial Drive
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-3108
Gr: 9-12
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Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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?

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