For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 917 students in Benton County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, TN are Camden Central High School, Big Sandy 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public high schools.
Benton County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camden Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7254
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7254
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: #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%
Rank: n/an/a
Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
155 Schools Dr
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4492
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4492
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, TN include Camden Central High School, Big Sandy School and Holladay Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
5 public high schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton County include: Big Sandy School vs. Holladay Elementary School, Holladay Elementary School vs. Big Sandy School
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