For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,886 students in Benton, AR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton, AR are Benton Junior High School, Harmony Grove Junior High School and Benton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Benton, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony Grove High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Gr: 8-9 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Gr: 7-9 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Benton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Gr: 10-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Gr: 10-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Ua-ptc Technical Center
Vocational School
16936 Interstate 30 North
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benton, AR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton, AR include Benton Junior High School, Harmony Grove Junior High School and Benton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton?
5 public high schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Benton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton include: Harmony Grove Junior High School vs. Benton Junior High School, Harmony Grove High School vs. Benton High School, Benton Junior High School vs. Harmony Grove Junior High School
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