Benton School District, Wisconsin

Benton School District is a unified school district in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,633 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.2 sq mi (83.4 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,633 ± 181
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Lafayette County
Land area
32.2 sq mi (83.4 km²)
Median household income
$77,955 ± $11,025
Median home value
$162,700 ± $10,488
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5501110
Coordinates (central point)
42.559359, -90.369891

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 School District, largest first

  1. Benton (village)1,054 people
  2. Town of Benton445 people
  3. Town of New Diggings435 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. Cuba City School District7.6 mi northwest
  2. Shullsburg School District8.4 mi east
  3. Southwestern Wisconsin School District8.5 mi west
  4. Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211, Illinois9.2 mi southeast
  5. Galena Unit School District 120, Illinois9.8 mi south

These share a boundary with Benton 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 School District before you rely on it.

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