Benton High School serves 1,244 students in grades 10-12.
Benton High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Benton High School's student population of 1,244 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benton High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Benton High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
8%
20%
White
74%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton High School's ranking?
Benton High School is ranked #232 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Benton High School often compared to?
Benton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant High School, Bauxite High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton High School?
The graduation rate of Benton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Benton High School?
1,244 students attend Benton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Benton High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton High School?
Benton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton High School offer ?
Benton High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton High School part of?
Benton High School is part of Benton School District.
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