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5.2 avg / 10

Benton School District

School District · Benton, Arkansas

Students: 5,763
Teachers (FTE): 387

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,367

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#223 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,367

$3,039 vs Arkansas median

District size

5,763 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Benton School District

Benton School District is a Benton, Arkansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,763 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $9,367 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Benton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Benton High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Benton School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Benton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.9%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.6%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Benton School District with test data.

District Details

City
Benton
Total Enrollment
5,763
Teachers (FTE)
387
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benton School District?

Benton School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Benton School District?

The average composite rating for Benton School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Benton School District?

Benton School District spends $9,367 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Benton School District is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Benton School District?

Benton High School is the highest-rated school in Benton School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Benton School District?

Across schools in Benton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Benton School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Benton School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
52.9%
ELA Proficiency
44.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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.

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