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7.2 avg / 10

Bentonville School District

School District · Bentonville, Arkansas

Students: 19,137
Teachers (FTE): 1,300
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

24

13 elem, 9 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,377

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#39 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,377

$29 vs Arkansas median

District size

19,137 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Bentonville School District

Bentonville School District is a Bentonville, Arkansas school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 19,137 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $12,377 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Bentonville School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bentonville High School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Bentonville School District students show an average math proficiency of 65.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 65.5%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bentonville School District with test data.

District Details

City
Bentonville
Total Enrollment
19,137
Teachers (FTE)
1,300
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bentonville School District?

Bentonville School District has 24 schools in total — 13 elementary, 9 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bentonville School District?

The average composite rating for Bentonville School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Bentonville School District spends $12,377 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Bentonville School District is 14.7:1.

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

Bentonville High School is the highest-rated school in Bentonville School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Bentonville School District?

Across schools in Bentonville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Bentonville School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 24 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
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
65.5%
ELA Proficiency
61.1%

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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