White students were the most prevalent ethnic group in Benton County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Benton County, representing 49.4% of the student body.
Ashland Middle-High School had the most diverse student body in Benton County including Black, Hispanic, white, and multiracial students.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 2.1% when compared to the previous year.
Mississippi had 3,815 unfilled K-12 teaching positions in public schools, an increase of 851 from the 2024-25 school year, according to a recent report from the Mississippi Department of Education. That is also 779 higher than in the 2021-22 school year, indicating that teacher vacancies continue to rise statewide.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Middle-High School | Black | 74.2% | 213 |
| Hickory Flat Attendance Center | White | 82.7% | 438 |
| Ashland Elementary School | Black | 45.4% | 262 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Mississippi Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
