Best Schools in Hickory Flat, Mississippi
1 schools · 1 Other
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Hickory Flat Attendance Center
Other · Benton Co School Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.2
out of 10
Median Home
$108,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.2
out of 10
Median Home
$108,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +25.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hickory Flat schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hickory Flat
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory Flat Attendance Center | 8.2 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.2/10
- Median household income
- $36,391
- Median home value
- $108,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Hickory Flat compares
Median household income
$36k
70% of Mississippi median
About Schools in Hickory Flat, Mississippi
Hickory Flat, Mississippi is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 8.2 out of 10, schools in Hickory Flat perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Hickory Flat is Hickory Flat Attendance Center with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Hickory Flat is served by 1 school district: BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST. These districts collectively serve 933 students.
Hickory Flat's community shows 12% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $36,391. The poverty rate in the area is 23.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 457 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.2 |
Schools in Hickory Flat
Hickory Flat, Mississippi · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$36,391
Median Home Value
$108,800
Median Rent
$728/mo
Population
2,091
College Educated
12%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty Rate
23.9%
Community Profile
Hickory Flat has a median household income of $36,391. It is a community where 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $108,800, with a median rent of $728/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Hickory Flat, Mississippi
How many schools are in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
Hickory Flat has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hickory Flat is 8.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
The top-ranked school in Hickory Flat on MySchoolScout is Hickory Flat Attendance Center with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
Hickory Flat is served by 1 school district: Benton Co School Dist.
What is the education level in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
According to Census data, 12% of adults in Hickory Flat have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
The median household income in Hickory Flat is approximately $36,391 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hickory Flat is 10.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hickory Flat, Mississippi?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.