Benton School District


Summary:

The Benton School District in Arkansas consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's performance varies, with some schools excelling and others struggling to meet academic standards.

Benton High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 34th out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong test scores, with 40.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 39.8% in Reading. In contrast, Ringgold Elementary and Angie Grant Elementary lag behind, ranking in the bottom 25% of Arkansas elementary schools with much lower proficiency rates across all subject areas.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Ringgold Elementary and Angie Grant Elementary, also have the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, Benton High School faces a specific challenge in Geometry, with 0% of 11th graders and only 19% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better in this subject area.

District Detail

 500 River St
Benton, AR 72015

 (501) 778-4861

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 252 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 5,904

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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