For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,332 students in Benton, LA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, LA are Benton High School and Benton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
449 Fairburn Avenue
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2580
Gr: 8-12 | 1,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6136 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5250
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, LA include Benton High School and Benton Middle School. Benton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton?
2 public middle schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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