Top Rankings
Bentonville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 19,137 students in Bentonville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bentonville School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Bentonville School District are Bright Field Middle School, Willowbrook Elementary School and Evening Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Bentonville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
19,137 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
1,301 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bentonville School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 258 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 increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 259 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.61
# American Indian Students
274 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,527 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,383 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
601 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
3%
19%
# White Students
13,252 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
126 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
974 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
1,343
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,424
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,552
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,462
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,475
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,513
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,519
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,448
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,454
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,618
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,588
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,475
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,249
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
17
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,811 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$231 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$226 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,087
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,811
$13,043
Best Bentonville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bright Field Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5101 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 418-7200
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 418-7200
Grades: 5-6
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Sw Gator Rd
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Grades: K-4
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Evening Star Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9649 W. Pleasant Grove Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 360-7400
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 360-7400
Grades: K-4
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5303 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5790
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5790
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1501 Ne Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Grades: 7-8
| 642 students
Rank: #99.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Blowing Spring Rd
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(479) 254-5000
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(479) 254-5000
Grades: K-4
| 644 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Centerton Gamble Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Gamble Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Grades: K-4
| 791 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Elm Tree Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Elm Tree Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5650
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5650
Grades: K-4
| 531 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Park At Morning Star
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Sw Liberty Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3200
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3200
Grades: K-4
| 584 students
Rank: #1313.
Apple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 Orchard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5580
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5580
Grades: K-4
| 460 students
Rank: #1414.
Old High Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Nw Second St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5450
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5450
Grades: 5-6
| 526 students
Rank: #1515.
Ardis Ann Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Hwy 72 W
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5510
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5510
Grades: 5-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1616.
Ruth Barker Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Se 18th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3300
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 491 students
Rank: #1717.
Bentonville High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Se J St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,424 students
Rank: #1818.
R.e. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Nw Third St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5720
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5720
Grades: K-4
| 389 students
Rank: #1919.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 Sw 28th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-9600
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-9600
Grades: 5-6
| 757 students
Rank: #2020.
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Se 14th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5930
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5930
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #2121.
Grimsley Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 N Vaughn Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 906 students
Rank: #2222.
Osage Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Sw Featherston
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-5972
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-5972
Grades: K-4
| 581 students
Rank: #2323.
Bentonville West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Gamble
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,522 students
Rank: n/an/a
5301 Sw Barron Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 254-5500
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 254-5500
Grades: K-4
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bentonville School District?
Bentonville School District manages 24 public schools serving 19,137 students.
What is the rank of Bentonville School District?
Bentonville School District is ranked #5 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bentonville School District?
69% of Bentonville School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bentonville School District?
Bentonville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bentonville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,811 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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