Best Schools in Benton, Arkansas
12 schools · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Benton?
Use this page to compare every school in Benton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Harmony Grove Junior High School
Middle · Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Westbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Benton High School
High · Benton School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Benton for 2026 are Harmony Grove Junior High School (8.0/10), Westbrook Elementary School (7.5/10), and Benton High School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
12
11 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$169,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
12
11 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$169,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Benton schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Benton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmony Grove Junior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Westbrook Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Benton High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Harmony Grove Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Perrin Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Caldwell Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Benton Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Benton Junior High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Harmony Grove High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $64,550
- Median home value
- $169,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
58% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Benton compares
Arkansas rank
#66 of 123
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arkansas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$65k
117% of Arkansas median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Benton, Arkansas
Benton's public school landscape spans 11 ranked schools with a city average of 5.8 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that masks real variation between its two main school clusters. Only 2 of those 11 schools, or 18%, clear the 7-point threshold, so parents doing comparisons should look at individual school scores rather than leaning on the city-wide figure.
Harmony Grove Middle School leads Benton with a 7.9, making it the city's strongest performer by a clear margin. The Harmony Grove cluster sustains that momentum through the grade levels: Harmony Grove Junior High scores 7.0 and Harmony Grove High School comes in at 6.7. That sequence gives families zoned to the Harmony Grove district a relatively consistent academic track from middle school through graduation — and it's the only track in the city that keeps two schools above the 7-point mark.
The Benton district schools are competitive, if slightly lower. Benton High School and Benton Junior High both score 6.9, placing them just below the 7-point threshold. For a public high school, a 6.9 is solid regional standing, and the matching junior high score signals consistency across grade levels within that district rather than a single outlier year.
For parents choosing between Benton's two main systems, the data tilts toward Harmony Grove at the middle and high school levels. That said, the margin between the two districts is narrow — scores from 6.7 to 7.9 make this a competitive field, not a stark divide. Families weighing Benton against other Arkansas cities should note that its 5.8 city average reflects a broad range rather than uniform performance; the stronger schools here punch above that average. Use individual school scores, not the city mean, as the comparison point when stacking Benton against nearby alternatives.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 369 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | 480 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.2 | ||
| 3 | 424 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 442 students · Kindergarten–4th | 3.7 | ||
| 5 | 345 students · Kindergarten–4th | 3.1 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 61 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 291 students · 7th–9th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 269 students · 4th–6th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 1,380 students · 5th–7th | 6.3 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,298 students · 10th–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 306 students · 10th–12th | 5.1 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 991 students · 8th–9th | 5.1 |
Schools in Benton
Benton, Arkansas · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$64,550
Median Home Value
$169,200
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
Population
27,902
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Community Profile
Benton has a median household income of $64,550. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $169,200, with a median rent of $1,013/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.8%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arkansas
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Benton, Arkansas
How many schools are in Benton, Arkansas?
Benton has 12 schools, including 11 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Benton, Arkansas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Benton is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Benton, Arkansas?
The top-ranked school in Benton on MySchoolScout is Harmony Grove Junior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Benton, Arkansas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Benton on MySchoolScout is Westbrook Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Benton, Arkansas?
The top-ranked middle school in Benton on MySchoolScout is Harmony Grove Junior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Benton, Arkansas?
The top-ranked high school in Benton on MySchoolScout is Benton High School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Benton, Arkansas?
Benton is served by 2 school districts: Benton School District, Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline).
What is the education level in Benton, Arkansas?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Benton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Benton, Arkansas?
The median household income in Benton is approximately $64,550 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Benton, Arkansas?
Yes, Benton has 1 private school alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton, Arkansas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Benton is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Benton, Arkansas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.