Benton School District
Top Rankings
Benton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,485 students in Benton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Benton School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
5,485 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
516 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
500 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
9%
20%
# White Students
4,166 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
76%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
230 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
355
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
408
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
436
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
370
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
422
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
432
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
445
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
428
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
487
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
435
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
417
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
386
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
1
336
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,656 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,495 is less than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,656
$11,118
Spending / Student
$10,495
$11,314
Best Benton School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perrin Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Grades: K-4
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Junior High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 887 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 W Sevier St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-4444
Grades: K-4
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Grades: 5-7
| 1,305 students
Rank: #55.
Benton High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Grades: 10-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #66.
Ringgold Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Angie Grant Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Grades: K-4
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,485 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #31 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
76% of Benton School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton School District?
Benton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Benton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,495 is less than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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