Summary:
The city of Benson, Arizona is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The Benson Unified School District oversees these schools, which are generally performing at or above the state and district averages on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios.
Benson High School stands out as the top-performing high school, ranked 86 out of 271 Arizona high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts a 78.4% 4-year graduation rate, a low 5.2% dropout rate, and test scores that exceed the district and state averages. Benson Middle School also performs well, ranking 222 out of 552 Arizona middle schools and outperforming peers in 8th-grade science and English language arts.
While the schools generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement. Benson Primary School has relatively low test scores in English language arts compared to the district and state. Additionally, the Benson Digital Learning Center Online, a public virtual school, has a much higher student-teacher ratio of 80:1 and significantly lower spending per student at $2,634, which may impact the quality of education.
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