For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,590 students in Benton County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, TN are Briarwood School, Big Sandy School and Camden Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (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.
Briarwood School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
169 Briarwood Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4257
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4257
Gr: 3-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Gr: K-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Camden Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4518
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4518
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Holladay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Stokes Rd
Holladay, TN 38341
(731) 584-6874
Holladay, TN 38341
(731) 584-6874
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
208 Washington Ave
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4918
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4918
Gr: PK-2 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, TN include Briarwood School, Big Sandy School and Camden Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
5 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (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: Big Sandy School vs. Holladay Elementary School, Holladay Elementary School vs. Big Sandy School, Camden Elementary School vs. Holladay Elementary School
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