High Schools in Benton School District

Summary:

The Benton School District in Arkansas is home to one standout high school, Benton High School. This school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, reaching as high as 5th out of 291 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Benton High School's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology well above the state averages.

The Benton School District as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 44th out of 250 districts in Arkansas and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Benton High School has a student enrollment of 1,298 and a student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1. The school district spends $8,449 per student, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and the availability of resources for students and teachers.

Overall, Benton High School stands out as a high-performing and well-resourced institution, providing a quality education that exceeds the state standards. The school's consistent academic excellence and the district's overall strong performance make it an attractive option for families in the area.

District Detail

Central Office
Benton, AR 72018

(501) 778-4861

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 250 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,806

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)		ATLAS Reading (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Biology (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton High School	Public	10-12	Benton High School	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-3288	1,298	118	11.0	30.2%	926 (71.3%)	133 (10.2%)	147 (11.3%)	23 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (5.1%)	96.9	5^th of 291 public high schools	98.3%		78.8	34^th of 305 public high schools	88.9%	29	58.1	58.1	56.9	56.9	44.5	44.2	63.9	63.9	$10,251	$493	$9,758

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ua-Ptc Technical Center	1.28 mi	1
Bryant School District	3.06 mi	13	39^th
Bauxite School District	3.58 mi	4	95^th
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	5.35 mi	4	57^th
Division Of Youth Services School System	6.94 mi	7	250^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.