Top 10 Best Benton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,554 students in Benton, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 147 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Benton, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Benton, AR are Perrin Elementary School, Harmony Grove Middle School and Benton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Benton, AR Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perrin Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Grades: K-4
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Grades: 4-6
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 938 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 W Sevier St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Grades: 5-7
| 1,359 students
Rank: #66.
Westbrook Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Grades: PK-3
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Benton High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Grades: 10-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #88.
Ringgold Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Parkway Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Bryant Pkwy
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 653-5128
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1010.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Angie Grant Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #1212.
Harmony Grove High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Grades: 10-12
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua-ptc Technical Center
Vocational School
16936 Interstate 30 North
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Benton, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Benton, AR include Perrin Elementary School, Harmony Grove Middle School and Benton Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Benton, AR?
13 public schools are located in Benton, AR.
What percentage of students in Benton, AR go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Benton, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton, AR?
Benton, AR public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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