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Benton Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,601 students in Benton Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Benton Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,601 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
84%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,340 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,624 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,340
$13,125
Spending / Student
$14,624
$12,758
Best Benton Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otterbein Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Oxford St
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Benton Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Community School Corp School District?
Benton Community School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,601 students.
What is the rank of Benton Community School Corp School District?
Benton Community School Corp School District is ranked #223 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Community School Corp School District?
84% of Benton Community School Corp School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Community School Corp School District?
Benton Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Benton Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,624 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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