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Best Schools in Benton, AR
Benton, AR has 33 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 21,803 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Benton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton, AR
The top high schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1319 Students
2. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
3. Glen Rose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
4. Fountain Lake Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Lake School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
5. Bryant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2199 Students
6. Harmony Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 299 Students
7. Bauxite High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bauxite School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton, AR
The top middle schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 709 Students
2. Bauxite Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bauxite School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Harmony Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 269 Students
4. Benton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 1367 Students
5. Sheridan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
6. Harmony Grove Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 303 Students
7. Bryant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 786 Students
8. Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Lake School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton, AR
The top elementary schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 581 Students
2. Springhill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
3. Collegeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
4. Perrin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 597 Students
5. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students
6. Hurricane Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bryant School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
7. Fountain Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
8. Westbrook Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Harmony Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 373 Students
9. Sheridan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 546 Students
10. Glen Rose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Rose School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton, AR has a total population of 47,844 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton, AR
How many schools are in Benton, AR?
Benton, AR has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 21,803 students in total.
How do schools in Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Benton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Benton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Benton
13 of 13 schools in Benton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 4C: 1D: 2
All 13 public schools we grade in Benton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (4)
- Benton Junior High School
- Benton Middle School
- Harmony Grove Junior High School
- Harmony Grove Middle School
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Angie Grant Elementary School
- Caldwell Elementary School
- Hurricane Creek Elementary
- Perrin Elementary School
- Ringgold Elementary School
- Salem Elementary School
- Westbrook Elementary School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.