Benson Unified School District (79226)
School District · Benson, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,829
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,829
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Benson Unified School District (79226)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Benson Unified School District (79226) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Benson High School
Benson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benson Middle School
Benson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Benson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#60 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,829
$347 vs Arizona median
District size
1,300 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Benson Unified School District (79226) ranks #60 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Benson Unified School District (79226)'s schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benson High School (9.0/10), Benson Middle School (6.7/10), and Benson Digital Learning Center (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benson High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Benson Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Benson Digital Learning Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Benson Digital Learning Center Online | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Benson Primary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Benson Unified School District (79226)
Benson Unified School District (79226) is a Benson, Arizona school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $10,829 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Benson Unified School District (79226) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benson High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Benson Unified School District (79226) students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benson Unified School District (79226) with test data.
Schools in Benson Unified School District (79226)
5 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Benson
- Total Enrollment
- 1,300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Benson Unified School District (79226)?
The average composite rating for Benson Unified School District (79226) is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson Unified School District (79226) spends $10,829 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benson Unified School District (79226) is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Benson High School is the highest-rated school in Benson Unified School District (79226) with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Benson Unified School District (79226)?
Across schools in Benson Unified School District (79226) with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Benson Unified School District (79226) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Benson Unified School District (79226) has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona 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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