Benton County

District Overview
Located in Camden, Tennessee, at 197 Briarwood Street, the Benton County School District serves as a foundational educational system for its surrounding community. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school district, it oversees eight active schools providing a complete continuum of instruction from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a remote rural setting, the district offers families a unified educational pathway designed to support children from early childhood through high school graduation.

According to national dataset records for the 2024–2025 academic year, Benton County Schools serves a student body of 2,150 learners, including 90 pre-kindergarten students and a balanced enrollment across all elementary, middle, and high school grades. The student population includes 1,003 female and 1,147 male students, reflecting the diverse rural demographics of the region. While official full-time equivalent staffing counts were not reported in this specific dataset cycle, the district remains fully open and operational. Parents, students, and researchers can learn more about academic programs and community initiatives by visiting the district’s online portal at www.bcos.org.
8
Total Schools
2,150
Total Students
171.6
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton County
Demographic Student Count
White1,918
Hispanic77
Black62
Asian15
Two or More68
American Indian7
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,918 (89.2%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    68 (3.2%)
  • Black
    62 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Benton County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High3
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:2,150*
Teachers (FTE):171.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:N/A
Schools in Benton County
Found 8 Schools