For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,230 students in Benton, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Benton, TN are Benton Elementary School, Chilhowee Middle School and Polk County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Benton, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Chilhowee Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Polk County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0078
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Benton, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Benton, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Benton, TN include Benton Elementary School, Chilhowee Middle School and Polk County High School.
How many public schools are located in Benton?
4 public schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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