For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 521 students in Benson, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson High School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Benson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Benson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Benson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6710
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Benson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
New West School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Visions Unlimited Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1275 East Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benson, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson High School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
How many public high schools are located in Benson?
3 public high schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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