Benson Unified School District (79226)

360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602-6533
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Benson Unified School District (79226) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,300 students in Benson Unified School District (79226). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226) have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,300 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Benson Unified School District (79226), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#174 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
34%
44%
40%
32%
24%
(21-22)
80-84%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
63%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,088 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,835 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,088
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,835
$11,331

Best Benson Unified School District (79226) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Benson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) manages 5 public schools serving 1,300 students.
What is the rank of Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) is ranked #189 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
63% of Benson Unified School District (79226) students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Benson Unified School District (79226)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,835 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,300 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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