For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 713 students in Benton County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MS are Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
768 Lamar Road
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6485
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 elementary schools in Benton County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, MS include Hickory Flat Attendance Center and Ashland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Benton County include: Ashland Elementary School vs. Hickory Flat Attendance Center, Hickory Flat Attendance Center vs. Ashland Elementary School
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