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Benton Junior High School

Public, Alternative Grades 8-9

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Better than 92% of Arkansas alternative schools

Summary

Benton Junior High School is an alternative public school serving grades 8-9 in the Benton School District in Benton, Arkansas. With 991 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Benton Junior High School stands out in science-related subjects, with 55.5% proficiency in Science and an impressive 94.1% proficiency in Biology, both significantly higher than the state averages. The school's students also excel in advanced math courses, with 98.6% of 8th graders projected to be proficient or better in Algebra and 89.6% in Geometry, far exceeding the state's performance. Compared to nearby schools like Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School and Driven Virtual Academy, Benton Junior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in mathematics and science.

Benton Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school is part of the Benton School District, which is ranked 44 out of 250 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting that the district as a whole is performing well and likely contributing to the success of Benton Junior High School.

971

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,044

Per pupil spending ?

36.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

Junior High School
Benton, AR 72015

(501) 778-7698

District: Benton School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

African American:

10.4%

Hispanic:

9.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Arkansas alternative schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg47%

Arkansas avg36%

27^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 250Benton School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	27 of 324	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	73.4	64 of 335	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.0	23 of 330	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	58 of 318	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	37 of 330	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	38 of 319	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.1	58 of 318	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	73.1	57 of 315	81.9%	★★★★☆
2016	75.8	44 of 312	85.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology94%+56 vs state

Geometry90%+68 vs state

Science56%+17 vs state

Algebra51%+20 vs state

Mathematics49%+10 vs state

English Language Arts46%+11 vs state

Reading45%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, January 23, 2020

came out of the closet as trans in 8th grade here. ended up having to switch schools because not only were the students mean, but so was the staff. never felt so out of place in my life save for a few good souls. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)									ATLAS Reading (2025)									ATLAS Mathematics (2025)							ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	Junior High School	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-7698	971	57	16.9	36.6%	712 (73.3%)	101 (10.4%)	96 (9.9%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.5%)								(n/a)						46.4	45.3		45.8						47.9	42.6		45.2						49.2	49.2	98.6	42.5	50.9	89.6		89.6						55.5	55.5	94.1		94.1	$9,044	$379	$8,665
Bryant Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	301 Hill Farm Rd	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 653-5136	1,545	92	16.7	52.8%	810 (52.4%)	358 (23.2%)	312 (20.2%)	27 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.3%)								(n/a)						38.2	45.5		41.9						38.2	41.3		39.8						30.1	30.1	64.6	12.9	30.0	41.9		41.9						41.5	41.5	76.2		76.2	$9,630	$372	$9,258
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-11	10710 I-30	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 942-6372	176	13	13.5	60.2%	36 (20.5%)	81 (46.0%)	55 (31.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							8.5	23.1	15.3							15.0	25.0	19.7									1.8	1.7		0.0	0.0									14.6	14.6
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	21 Corporate Hill Dr.	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 451-4200	236	15	15.5	47.5%	59 (25.0%)	100 (42.4%)	31 (13.1%)	15 (6.4%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (11.0%)								(n/a)	40.0	38.0	21.4	55.6	40.0	29.1	36.3	28.6	35.8	40.0	38.1	21.4	50.0	44.0	29.1	33.3	35.7	36.4	20.0	14.3	20.0	55.6	48.0	20.0	31.2		34.6	38.7		27.3	31.0	40.0	38.1	13.3	61.1	56.0	41.7	43.4		39.1	34.4	$9,209	$748	$8,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Junior High School

How many students attend Benton Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 971 students attended Benton Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Benton Junior High School?

Students at Benton Junior High School are 73% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Benton Junior High School a good school?

Yes. Benton Junior High School ranks in the top 8.3% of Arkansas alternative schools.

What district is Benton Junior High School in?

Benton School District

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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.

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