Benton Hall Academy

Benton Hall Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 3-12
5555 Franklin Pike,  Nashville, TN
4.3
3.2

School Details

Students
69
Head of School
Jimmy Purcell
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.52
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
9
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
25%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
82%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic
3.3%
Native American
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
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Specialty School Programs

Special Education Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Kentucky University 4 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 3 Students
Belmont University 3 Students
Tennessee Technological University 3 Students
University of Memphis 2 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2 Students
Austin Peay State University 2 Students
Maryville College 2 Students
Columbia State Community College 2 Students
Freed-Hardeman University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 3 Students
Computer Programming 2 Students
Biology 1 Students
Chemistry 1 Students
Film and Video Studies 1 Students
Music Performance 1 Students
Music Teacher Education 1 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 Students
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology 1 Students
Community Organization and Advocacy 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
5/13/2021
BHA is a wonderful school for students that fall through the cracks at a large public school. The teachers work with the students in a smaller environment and can really address their needs.
5.0 Alum
11/17/2017
I loved the structure of the school and the teachers that were there and the programs that they had. They have a great system called "success in life" program that they keep track of your progress even down to being accountable for bringing your pencil and paper to class
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 15 Reviews
5.0 other
8/10/2024
Benton Hall has been a wonderful place for our student to fulfill his educational goals. We were at a loss as to the best place for him. God directed to Benton Hall. Like any school there are aches and pains throughout the year but we have the utmost respect for the staff and teachers. He has been c...
5.0 other
4/16/2024
The staff at this school is flexible, creative, and works with a variety of unique students. They meet students where they are, and they support them to get them to the next steps of their lives.
1.0 parent
1/23/2024
Over the course of two years, we watched in horror as the atmosphere in the lower school shifted from a collaborative environment to a punitive one under the derelict leadership of the dean of academics. It is my belief that this person should not be in the education profession. We had to make extra...
5.0 parent
12/7/2023
Our child started in the 2023 school year. He is thriving here, he has been placed in classes that challenge him, excite him, and has been great support from all his teachers. Everyone we interact with is personable and cares about the students. They deliver on their mission and have helped our son...

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