The number of elementary schools sending students to Benton Central has declined steadily since then, and only two are left.

Benton Central encourages its students to be involved by offering several choices in sports, clubs, activities, and vocational classes.

Boys sports include football, soccer, cross-country, wrestling, basketball, swimming, track and field, baseball, tennis, and golf.

Girls sports include soccer, cross-country, basketball, swimming, track & field, softball, tennis, golf, and volleyball.

Creative writing is also emphasized through an annual publication of a literary magazine named The Phoenix.