For the 2026 school year, there are 4 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
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 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 16%
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 40% (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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