For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 677 students in Benton County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MS are Hickory Flat Att Center and Ashland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Att 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: K-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ashland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Ashland, MS 38603
(662) 224-6247
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, MS include Hickory Flat Att Center and Ashland High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
2 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (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: Ashland High School vs. Hickory Flat Att Center, Hickory Flat Att Center vs. Ashland High School
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