Top Rankings
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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,806 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 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
5,806 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
389 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
11%
19%
% White
71%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,731 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,750
$12,975
Spending / Student
$10,731
$12,887
Best Benton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perrin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Howard Perrin Elementary
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7411
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Benton Middle School
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-5740
Gr: 5-7 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Caldwell Elementary
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 778-4444
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 778-4444
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Junior High School
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Gr: 8-9 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ringgold Elementary
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Benton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Benton High School
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Gr: 10-12 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Angie Grant Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Angie Grant Elementary
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3300
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton High School
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 507-0791
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 507-0791
Gr: K-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton School District?
Benton School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,806 students.
What is the rank of Benton School District?
Benton School District is ranked #49 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton School District?
71% of Benton School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Benton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,731 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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