Top Rankings
Benton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 608 students in Benton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Benton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
608 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
60%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,964 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,650
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,964
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Benton Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L R Appleman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Gr: K-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Benton Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Benton Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Area School District?
Benton Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 608 students.
What is the rank of Benton Area School District?
Benton Area School District is ranked #160 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Area School District?
95% of Benton Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Area School District?
Benton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Benton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,964 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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