Benton Academy
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| Name Motto |
Benton Academy |
| Address |
216 Academy Drive, P O Drawer 308 |
| City |
Benton, MS 39039 |
| Established |
1969 |
| Type |
Independent |
| Religion |
Secular |
| Students |
Coeducational |
| Grades |
K3 through 12 |
| Membership and Accreditations |
Mississippi Private School Association |
| Mascot |
Raiders |
| Colors |
Red and Gold |
| Yearbook |
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| Newspaper |
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| Website | |
Benton Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school in Benton, Mississippi. It is member of the MPSA. The headmaster of the school is Jamie Carr.
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[edit] Athletics
For the athletic periods of 2006-2009 Benton Academy will participating in the Class A North District 4-A Group. Its historical athletic rivals include Central Holmes Academy, Tri-County Academy, Sharkey-Issaquena Academy, and Humphreys Academy. Tamara Vandevere serves as the Athletic Director.
[edit] Driving Directions
Take Interstate 55 to the Canton/Yazoo City exit 124. This will be Hwy 16. You will go approximately 15 miles west towards Yazoo City. Benton Academy will be on your right. You may also take Hwy 49 to Yazoo City. You will see a Benton exit. That will be Hwy 16. You will go approximately 7 miles. Benton Academy will be on your left.
[edit] Notable Alumns
- Wes Shivers, Class of 1995 - Wes played offensive line for Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. Wes also played briefly with the Atlanta Falcons.
