Benton Area School District


Summary:

The Benton Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Appleman Elementary School, Benton Area High School, and Benton Area Middle School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Appleman Elementary School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement across multiple subject areas, with proficiency rates well above state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in 4th grade Science. In contrast, Benton Area High School has more mixed results on Keystone Exams, performing above the state average in Literature and Biology but slightly below in Algebra I.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, Benton Area High School stands out for its impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, indicating that the school is effectively supporting its students and helping them successfully complete their high school education. Overall, the Benton Area School District is ranked 155 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting a generally strong educational experience for its students.

District Detail

 600 Green Acres Rd
Benton, PA 17814-7603

 (570) 925-6651

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

See the 2023 Pennsylvania District rankings!
Grades served: K-12
Students: 620

Primary Schools: 1
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 Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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