Benton County School District, Mississippi

Benton County School District is a unified school district in Benton County, Mississippi, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,589 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 407 sq mi (1,053 km²) of land.

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Benton County School District in Mississippi
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,589
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Benton County
Land area
407 sq mi (1,053 km²)
Median household income
$46,016 ± $8,749
Median home value
$105,100 ± $8,693
Water area
2.04 sq mi (5.28 km²)
State
Mississippi
Census code (GEOID)
2800600
Coordinates (central point)
34.809665, -89.200254

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Benton County School District, largest first

  1. Ashland (town)657 people
  2. Hickory Flat (town)544 people
  3. Snow Lake Shores (town)384 people
  4. Lamar (CDP)0 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Holly Springs School District15 mi west
  2. North Tippah School District17 mi east
  3. South Tippah School District18 mi southeast
  4. Union County School District19 mi south
  5. Marshall County School District23 mi west
  6. Fayette County School District, Tennessee29 mi northwest
  7. Hardeman County School District, Tennessee31 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Benton County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Benton County School District before you rely on it.

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