Benton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,904 students in Benton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Benton School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
606 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
574 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
10%
19%
# White Students
4,378 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
280 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
444
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
425
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
485
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
415
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
459
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
493
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
402
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
417
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,553 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,904 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #42 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
74% of Benton School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton School District?
Benton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Benton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,553 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,904 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
