Best Schools in Benton, OH
Benton, OH has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,169 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Benton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton, OH
The top high schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Holmes Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 400 Students
2. Waynedale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
3. West Holmes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton, OH
The top middle schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Holmes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
2. John R Lea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
3. Wise Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Holmes Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 70 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton, OH
The top elementary schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millersburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
2. Berlin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Holmes Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 330 Students
3. Apple Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
4. Mt Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Holmes Local • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 80 Students
5. South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students
6. Country Lane
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Country Lane • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 12 Students
7. Springwood School C/o Jonas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springwood School C/o Jonas • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton, OH has a total population of 1,027 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 58%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton, OH
How many schools are in Benton, OH?
Benton, OH has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,169 students in total.
How do schools in Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Benton score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Benton greatly exceed 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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