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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,287 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
61,988 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 599 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.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
49%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
61%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,881 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,228 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,881
$14,457
Spending / Student
$13,228
$13,869
Best Benson Unified School District (79226) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Benson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) manages 5 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) is ranked #187 out of 599 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)?
61% of Benson Unified School District (79226) students are White, 31% 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 higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Benson Unified School District (79226)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,228 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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