Public schools in Benton, LA
5 open public schools with an address in Benton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,449
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Benton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Benton, LA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,449 students, an average of 890 per school. The largest campus is Benton High School (1,515 students), and the largest elementary school is Kingston Elementary School (768).
Every listed school belongs to Bossier Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 31% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Benton
Elementary schools in Benton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School Bossier Parish | KG–04 | 595 | 14.1:1 | |
| Kingston Elementary School Bossier Parish | KG–04 | 768 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Benton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Intermediate School Bossier Parish | 05–06 | 754 | 15.3:1 | |
| Benton Middle School Bossier Parish | 06–08 | 817 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Benton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton High School Bossier Parish | 08–12 | 1,515 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.2%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black13.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Benton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,449 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Benton
How many public schools are in Benton, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Benton: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,449 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Benton?
All listed public schools with an address in Benton belong to Bossier Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Benton?
Benton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Benton, with 1,515 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Benton?
No school with an address in Benton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Benton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Benton public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Benton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities