For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 736 students in Benton County, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, TN are Big Sandy School, Camden Jr High School and Holladay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13305 Highway 69 A
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Big Sandy, TN 38221
(731) 593-3221
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Holladay Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Stokes Rd
Holladay, TN 38341
(731) 584-6874
Holladay, TN 38341
(731) 584-6874
Grades: K-9
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, TN include Big Sandy School, Camden Jr High School and Holladay Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton County include: Big Sandy School vs. Holladay Elementary School, Holladay Elementary School vs. Big Sandy School
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