Top Rankings
Benton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 223 students in Benton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Benton School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
223 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,897 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,991 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,897
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,991
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Benton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 3 public schools serving 223 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #113 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
92% of Benton School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton School District?
Benton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Benton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,991 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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