Serving 991 students in grades 8-9, Benton Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-9
Enrollment: 991 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Benton Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Junior 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Benton Junior High School?
991 students attend Benton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Benton Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Junior High School?
Benton Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Junior High School offer ?
Benton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-9
Enrollment: 991 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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