Best Benton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 433 students in Benton, IL.

The top ranked public middle school in Benton, IL is Benton Grade Sch 5-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Benton, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).