Top Rankings
Benton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,904 students in Benton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Benton School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
5,904 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
606 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
574 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
10%
19%
# White Students
4,378 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
280 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
444
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
425
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
485
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
415
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
459
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
493
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
402
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
417
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,553 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,572
$12,914
Spending / Student
$10,553
$12,826
Best Benton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perrin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Grades: K-4
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Grades: 5-7
| 1,367 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 943 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 W Sevier St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Grades: K-4
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Benton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Grades: 10-12
| 1,319 students
Rank: #66.
Ringgold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Angie Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Grades: K-4
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,904 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #42 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
74% of Benton School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton School District?
Benton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Benton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,553 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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