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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Administration
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Sports
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Resources & Facilities
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BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district located in ASHLAND, MS. It has 961 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.
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About BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- Mississippi
- Ashland
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Elementary Schools in BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST
- gradeBHickory Flat Attendance CenterRating 3.79 out of 5 19 reviews
- gradeB minusAshland Elementary School
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
33%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
31%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
82%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
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Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
20
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
961
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
84.8%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
13:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$46,547
Teachers in First/Second Year
16.3%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$11,366/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
55%
Support Services
39%
Other
6%
Living in the Area
Ashland
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Overall Niche Grade
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$40,179
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$819
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$97,600
National
$281,900
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BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 6 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
We are very poor district. Great, friendly people, we just need better funds. I would love to see benton county do better. Our town is our school. That is the focal point of our town. Everyone who has grown up here, went to Hickory Flat. I want our teachers to have higher pay and for students to have more academic resources.
- Senior
- Sept 5 2022
Rating 5 out of 5
Benton county school district was a promising high school experience. I came into Ashland high school when i was 15 emerging into a young and respectful gentlemen. Though the school had a stereotypical reputation of being a low class dangerous facility of learning. The school district did not live up to the bad reviews. The teachers showed me great hospitality and care while showing great support in our education. Principle made sure students remained safe and sound throughout the days, Ashland sports basketball teams acquired two state championship rings which made school fun to attend for extra curricular activities. If Benton county could make immediate course of action to increase the amount of available subject classes available to each grade level. The two daily meal choices could use improvement dramatically as that would persuade students for a better attendance.
- Alum
- Sept 18 2019
Rating 3 out of 5
I graduated in 1990 from Ashland High School. It was an excellent experience for me. I enjoyed my time and learned a lot. However, it saddens me that the Federal Government has ruined our schools since then.
- Alum
- Jan 3 2018
