For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,886 students in Benton, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, AR are Benton Junior High School, Harmony Grove Junior High School and Benton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Benton, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony Grove High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7698
Grades: 8-9
| 991 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Benton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3288
Grades: 10-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Grove High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Grades: 10-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ua-ptc Technical Center
Vocational School
16936 Interstate 30 North
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 812-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, AR include Benton Junior High School, Harmony Grove Junior High School and Benton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton?
5 public high schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Benton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton include: Harmony Grove Junior High School vs. Benton Junior High School, Harmony Grove High School vs. Benton High School, Benton Junior High School vs. Harmony Grove Junior High School
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