Benton Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Benton, MS
216 Academy Dr, Benton, MS 39039
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Benton since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Benton Academy is an independent Catholic school in Benton, Mississippi, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 247 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Jackson. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 185 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 247
- Teachers
- 24.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 140 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Jackson
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Benton Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Scholarship Account (students with disabilities) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Benton Academy
What grades does Benton Academy serve?
Benton Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Benton Academy?
About 247 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Benton Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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