Serving 1,298 students in grades 10-12, Benton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Benton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benton High School is ranked #445 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Benton High School often compared to?
Benton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benton High School?
The graduation rate of Benton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Benton High School?
1,298 students attend Benton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Benton High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton High School?
Benton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton High School offer ?
Benton High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,298 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
