Excellent
#92 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 9% in state
Bentonville High School
High School · Bentonville School District · Bentonville, AR
A high school in Bentonville, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1901 SE J ST, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Math 36% vs AR 16% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bentonville High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bentonville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,073
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haas Hall BentonvilleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School RogersCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academy High School OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Arkansas Connections Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 3,804 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bentonville High School is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bentonville High School
Bentonville High School is a public high school in Bentonville, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 3,424 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bentonville High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bentonville High School
What grades does Bentonville High School serve?
Bentonville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bentonville High School?
Bentonville High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentonville High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bentonville High School rank in AR?
Bentonville High School ranks #92 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bentonville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bentonville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bentonville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentonville High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bentonville High School a charter school?
No, Bentonville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bentonville High School a Title I school?
No, Bentonville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentonville High School?
12.8% of students at Bentonville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 288
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (479) 254-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72712)
- 38,072
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72712; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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